Volume 1, Issue 2 (July)

Articles in this Issue

20 articles
1
Research Article

THE ROLE OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS IN ACCESS TO CANCER TREATMENT AND OUTCOMES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Mohammed S Suleiman*, HUSSAINI MOHAMMED

Background: Cancer represents a significant public health challenge worldwide, with disparities in access to care and outcomes particularly pronounced in low-and-middle income countries. In Northern Nigeria, socioeconomic status (SES) serves as a critical determinant of access to cancer treatment and survival outcomes. Methods: This study qualitatively explores the intricate relationship betwee...

Jul, 2025 pp. 164-177 76 views 43 downloads
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Research Article

CANCER PATIENT TRENDS AND EXCESS LIFETIME CANCER RISK: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF JOS NORTH AND SOUTH AT JUTH ONCOLOGY CLINIC

Stephen D Pam*, Nandul N. Maurice, Anil I. Sirisena, Kyermang K. Dakok, Barnabas Dauda, Ishaya Habila

Background: The Oncology Clinic at Jos University Teaching Hospital has observed a significant influx of cancer patients residing in Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas in Plateau State with a rich history of mining activities spanning several decades. This observation prompted this study.Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) for residents...

Jul, 2025 pp. 178-188 77 views 50 downloads
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Research Article

CANCER PATIENTS AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION DEMAND IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED SETTING: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Oiza T. Ahmadu*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Sani Awwalu, Albert M. Alfred, Aminu B. Liman, Gaddafi Yusuf, Mustapha I. Aliyu, Muhammad Salihu, Munir Sani, Arinze A. Mbanusi, Tajudeen A. Olasinde

Background: Cancer patients on treatment have anaemia as a common complication resulting from deceased red blood cell production, increased destruction of circulating red blood cells or bleeding from cancer. Blood transfusion in cancer patients is quite frequent as a hospital-based study demonstrated that 34% of blood donated in a health facility were transfused to cancer patients.Objective: This ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 189-200 73 views 35 downloads
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Research Article

THE CONTRIBUTION OF INTESTINAL PROTOZOA TO DIARRHOEA IN CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY AT NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA

Ayuba Hannatu U*, Festus Igbinoba, Philip Nwajiobi-Princewill, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Rasaaq A. Oyesegun, Simeon C. Aruah, Samuel Sonibare, Khadijah Abdulraheem, Tobechi Akujiobi, Aminu U, Omonyeme Oboh, Abdulhamid Shehu, Dalhat Umar, Amina Dansani, Philip Ayom, Kenneth Enwerem, Nura Shuaib, Fatima I Uba

Background: Diarrhoea is one of the most critical health problems worldwide. In addition, vital symptom burden in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, which can worsen the disease condition with poor outcomes in the presence of intestinal protozoa infestations. The study assessed the contribution of intestinal protozoa to diarrhoea in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at National ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 201-207 95 views 74 downloads
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Research Article

EVALUATING ACCESS TO RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS BY NON-ONCOLOGY DOCTORS IN NIGERIA

Samuel A. Otene*, Victor E. Ekpo, Maryann E. Ekpo

Background: Radiotherapy plays a pivotal role in the multidisciplinary management of cancer, yet access to Radiation Oncologists (ROs) in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, remains a challenge. While much attention has been paid to infrastructure and equipment deficits, the ease with which non-oncology physicians can access ROs is underexplored.Objective: The objectives of this s...

Jul, 2025 pp. 208-219 99 views 31 downloads
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Research Article

EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING WORKSHOP ON THE ATTITUDE OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TOWARDS BREAKING BAD NEWS TO CANCER PATIENTS: A MULTI- INSTITUTIONAL STUDY

Samuel A. Otene*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ali Abba Tijjani, DA Bojude D, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Sani B. Abubakar, Vitalis C. Okwor, Emmanuel A. Ikhile, Auwal G. Suleiman, Suleiman K. Hamidu, Vivian C. Nwordu, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Musa Ali-Gombe, Usman M. Aliyu

Background: Breaking bad news (BBN) is a critical aspect of oncology care. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers (HCPs) in Nigeria lack formal training in this skill.Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a training workshop on HCPs’ attitudes towards BBN to cancer patients across multiple institutions in Nigeria.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted across six federal...

Jul, 2025 pp. 220-233 72 views 41 downloads
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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE TO CHEMOTHERAPY AMONGST BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN A RADIOTHERAPY FACILITY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Gaddafi Yusuf*, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Ismail H. Zubairu

Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where late-stage presentation and poor compliance with therapy are prevalent.Objective: To assess the level of compliance with chemotherapy among breast cancer patients and identify factors associated with compliance in a tertiary hospital in Northern Nigeria.Methods: A prospective ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 234-248 72 views 67 downloads
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Research Article

EFFECT OF PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON ANXIETY AMONG BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ZARIA

Aminu Bello Liman*, Munir Sani, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ismail H. Zubairu, Audu I. Aveka, Tajudeen A. Olasinde

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is a disease of global public health concern whose incidence is rising, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Psychological burden associated with BC diagnosis and treatment has negative consequences on the patients in addition to physical symptoms. Many psychosocial interventions have been developed and evaluated to reduce psychological disorders such as a...

Jul, 2025 pp. 249-265 98 views 41 downloads
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Research Article

SEX DISPARITY IN CANCER OCCURRENCE AND TREATMENT AMONG CANCER PATIENTS: A 2-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE ONCOLOGY UNIT, FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL, GOMBE

Khadijat A. Bobbo*, Amina U. Babuga, Zubairu S. Rayyanu, Abdulrahman Adamu, Danladi A. Bojude

Background: Sexual disparity in cancer prevalence and treatment approaches is a crucial factor in achieving effective cancer treatment and management globally. This study aimed to investigate gender-specific patterns of cancer types and treatments among patients in Nigeria.Objective: To determine the prevalence of different cancer types and associated treatment modalities, highlighting any sexual ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 266-279 89 views 57 downloads
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Research Article

PATTERN OF METASTATIC BREAST CANCER IN NIGERIA: A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF CASES FROM NATIONAL HOSPITAL, ABUJA

Fatima Inno Uba*, Simeon C. Aruah, Festus Igbinoba, Rasaaq A. Oyesegun

Background: Metastatic Breast Cancer is a common presentation among breast cancer patients in Nigeria. There has been a slight decline in breast cancer mortality, which can be attributed both to the success of early detection programs and advances in treatment.Objective: To determine the pattern, sites, and outcomes of metastatic breast cancer among patients treated at the National Hospital, Abuja...

Jul, 2025 pp. 280-288 83 views 48 downloads
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Research Article

EFFECTS OF ANDROGEN DEPRIVATION THERAPY ON FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE IN PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS AT A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA - A PILOT STUDY

Daluchukwu J. Obi*, Chiamaka G. Ehiedu, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara I Ntekim, Augustine Takure, Ifeanyichukwu Nwanji, Olumide Farinre, Adeniyi A Adenipekun

Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in Nigerian men. There are many modalities of treatment of prostate cancer, among them is hormonal treatment with the use of androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT), and this has been reported to have effects on the blood glucose level, causing hyperglycaemia.Objective: To determine the effects of three-month ad...

Jul, 2025 pp. 289-299 79 views 41 downloads
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Research Article

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

Abbas A. Abdus-salam*, Olabisi T. Ojo, Chiamaka G. Ehiedu, Maryam A. Bashir, Atara I Ntekim, Adewumi O. Alabi, Sharif A. Folorunso, Mutiu A Jimoh, Foluke O. Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Adenipekun

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 cancer patients using EBRT alone and EBRT + BT.Met...

Jul, 2025 pp. 300-312 84 views 51 downloads
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Research Article

A PROGRESSIVE EMBRYONAL RHABDOMYOSARCOMA OF THE UTERINE CERVIX WITH RIGHT BREAST LUMP IN A 43-YEAR-OLD ADULT: A CASE REPORT

Amina I Dansani*, Tajudeen A. Olasinde, Olabisi T. Ojo, Aisha Mustapha, Shehu Abdullahi, Shehu Salihu Umar

Introduction: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma is an uncommon type of sarcoma often seen in pediatric and adolescent patients, with the botryoid subtype being the most common. The incidence of this disease in adult females is 0.4% to 1% with the affected age group being patients in the third to fourth decade of life. It is rare in patients above 40 years in Nigeria.Case Presentation: We describe the cas...

Jul, 2025 pp. 313-320 95 views 55 downloads
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Research Article

PRIMARY FEMUR NEUROBLASTOMA IN A 16-YEAR-OLD: A CASE REPORT

Adewumi O. Alabi*, Bright A. Igbinoba, Oluseyi K. Idowu, Kolawole O. Aramide, Nnamdi Orah, Mohammed Y.M. Habeebu, Opeyemi I. Olusunmade, Emmanuel E. Ojiebun

The incidence of neuroblastomas in individuals aged 10 and above is less than 10%. It is also associated with poor prognosis in older children and adults. This is a case report of a 16-year-old lady with pain and swelling in the left knee. The definitive diagnosis was neuroblastoma in the left distal femur after immunohistochemistry. The patient underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Extremity neurob...

Jul, 2025 pp. 321-327 98 views 47 downloads
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Research Article

CASE REPORT: A SUCCESSFULLY TREATED MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES WITH CHOP CHEMOTHERAPY REGIMEN

Fatima I. Uba*

Introduction: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare and aggressive form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It typically presents with skin lesions, but can progress to involve lymph nodes, blood and internal organs. Treatment options for MF are limited, and the disease often has a poor prognosis.Case Presentation: We report a case of a patient who presented with history of itching around the head and...

Jul, 2025 pp. 328-331 102 views 47 downloads
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Research Article

A CASE REPORT OF IFOSFAMIDE INDUCED ENCEPHALOPATHY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF METASTATIC VULVAR LEIOMYOSARCOMA IN NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA

Shagaya Uchechukwu Nneka, Ayuba Hannatu Usman*, Paul Emeka, Bello Abubakar Mohammed, Mohammed Nafisah Mamman, Kwapmi Nicholas, Umar Farouk Dalhat, Anosike Agbedo

Introduction: Ifosfamide induced encephalopathy (IIE) is not a common phenomenon and is under reported in our context. Its incidence ranges between 10 to 40% in developed settings. It comprises of a range of neuropsychiatric conditions such as confusion, disorientation, somnolence, agitation, hallucinations, lethargy, and seizures. With the extensive use of ifosfamide in oncology in the management...

Jul, 2025 pp. 332-336 83 views 55 downloads
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Research Article

SYNCHRONOUS PRIMARY CERVICAL AND COLORECTAL CANCERS IN A 25-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

Charles Okwonna*, Nafisa B. Iliyasu, Ali Abba Tijjani, Sunday A. Adewuyi, Shehu Salihu Umar

Introduction: Synchronous cancer refers to two or more malignancies co-existing in a patient at the time of diagnosis or within 6 months of diagnosing the first. Cervical cancer is the commonest gynecological malignancy in Nigeria, while colorectal cancer the 4th commonest malignancy in Nigeria.Case Presentation: We present a 25-year-old grand multi-para who presented the hospital with a 20-month ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 337-343 80 views 37 downloads
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Research Article

BREAST CANCER IN YOUNG ADULTS: A CASE SERIES

Ndidi Okunnuga*, Bamidele Alegbeleye, Adedotun Akinwande, Adetokunbo Okunnuga, Adewale Ayadi, Peter Ologunagba

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. The age at presentation is crucial and determines the type, prognosis, or outcome of treatment. We report two cases of breast cancer in young adult patients due to its rarity and the need for clinicians to have a high index of suspicion while assessing any breast tumor in such patients.Case presentation: The clinical prese...

Jul, 2025 pp. 344-355 87 views 45 downloads
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Research Article

CASE REPORT: SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE BREAST

Fatima Inno Uba*

Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare and aggressive type of cancer, accounting for less than 0.1% of all invasive breast cancers. This type of tumor is believed to arise from squamous metaplasia of ductal carcinoma cells or mammary duct epithelium. It is typically found in the skin and mucous membranes, rather than the usual glandular cells found in breast tissues.Case Pre...

Jul, 2025 pp. 356-360 88 views 33 downloads
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Research Article

CONTRASTING OUTCOMES IN BILATERAL HORMONE POSITIVE BREAST CANCER: COMPLETE PRIMARY TUMOUR REGRESSION WITH PERSISTENT NODAL METASTASIS

Ahmed Aliyu*, Ismail H. Zubairu, Ali Abba Tijjani, Halima O. Aliyu, Muhammad Daniyan, Shehu Salihu Umar

Introduction: Bilateral breast carcinoma (BBC) is an uncommon but clinically significant condition, with an incidence ranging from 1.4% to 12%. It can present synchronously or metachronously and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and heterogeneous biological behavior. Complete primary tumor regression refers to the complete disappearance of the primary tumor at the site ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 361-365 101 views 50 downloads
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