SA

Sharif A. Folorunso

Department of Radiation Oncology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife.

3 Publications
533 Views
285 Downloads

Publications 3

1
Research Article Vol. 2, Issue 1

CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WHO PRESENTED AT A SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIAN RADIATION ONCOLOGY CLINIC

Background: Breast cancer is the commonest female cancer in Nigeria and is also the commonest cause of cancer mortality among Nigerian females. Although the incidence is not as high as the average worldwide incidence rate, the mortality of breast cancer patients in Nigeria is high. Objective: We analysed the sociodemographic and clinicopathological...

2
Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 2

EFFECTS OF BRACHYTHERAPY BOOST ON PROSTATE CANCER TREATED WITH EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY: A PILOT STUDY

Background: Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer amongst men in Nigeria. External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and high-dose rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) play a significant role in the management of localised prostate cancer.Objective: This study compared the treatment outcome of the management of intermediate and high-risk localised prostate ...

3
Research Article Vol. 1, Issue 1

OUTCOME OF MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH WESTERN, NIGERIA

Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria and is rated as the fourth most prevalent worldwide. While improved survival rates have occurred in high-income countries, consequent to wide screening and adequate treatment, survival remains poor in low-income countries, including Nigeria. Objective: This study ...

Back to Articles