Volume 1

Volume 1 (2025)

Published in 2025

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Issue 1 (January)

Articles in this Volume

11 articles
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Research Article

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

Ajibike A. Orekoya*, Adeniyi A Adenipekun, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara I Ntekim, Babatunde O Ogunnorin, Adebayo A Oladeji, Mutiu A Jimoh, Foluke Sarimiye, Adeniyi A Olabumuyi, Bolaji Salako, Sharif Folorunso, Ayorinde M Folasire

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 aimed to determine the survival rates of cervical ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 30-51
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Research Article

RETHINKING OPPORTUNISTIC CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS: A TEN-YEAR REVIEW OF SCREENING AT BINGHAM UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, JOS, NIGERIA

Nuhu Tumba*, Mbwas Mashor, Onyeka Tina Ubanyi, Timothy Ataguba Achema, John Onyeji, James Bitrus

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer affecting women in Nigeria. Despite the availability of screening methods for precancerous lesions, screening is largely opportunistic and hospital-based in Nigeria. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of cervical dysplasia among women in a tertiary health facility in North Central Nigeria. ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 1-11
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Research Article

AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF CERVICAL CANCER AND UTILISATION OF ITS SCREENING SERVICES AMONG FEMALE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN SOKOTO METROPOLI

Bilkisu Gulma Abubakar*, Aminu Umar Kaoje, Abdussamad Yargamji Garba, Kabir Mukhtar, Niimah Rabiu Sarkin Bauchi, Zaharaddeen Shuaibu Babandi

Introduction: Cervical cancer (CaCx) is the most common genital tract malignancy among women in Sokoto State. Lack of awareness about CaCx among health care workers is among the factors that contribute to the high burden in developing countries. This study assessed the awareness and knowledge of CaCx and the utilization of its screening services among female healthcare providers in primary healthc...

Jan, 2025 pp. 12-29
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Research Article

A COMPARATIVE PILOT STUDY OF A FIVE BLADE SPECULUM (BOUQUET SPECULUM) AND TWO- BLADE TRADITIONAL VAGINAL SPECULUM: PATIENT COMFORTABILITY VERSUS CERVIX VISUALIZATION

Ayuba Hannatu U*, Lawal Hanafi B, Mahmoud R.A, Akintola O.S, Fatona K.O, Aminu U

Introduction: The vaginal speculum is an important tool used in cervical cancer prevention and control. This study compared patients' comfort, cervical visualization and ease of using the bouquet speculum to the traditional bivalve vaginal speculum during the cervical cancer screening procedure at National Hospital Abuja. Due to the need to improve cervical cancer screening attendance, exploring t...

Jan, 2025 pp. 52-59
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Research Article

SCINTIGRAPHIC PATTERN OF SKELETAL METASTASIS BASED ON MOLECULAR SUBTYPES OF BREAST CANCER AT THE DR GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC HOSPITAL GARANKUWA, SOUTH AFRICA

Oiza Tessy Ahmadu*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Saad A Ahmed, Aminu Bello Liman, Trevor Mdaka

Introduction: The presence of metastasis is the most important factor affecting overall survival of patients with breast cancer. Though tremendous progress has been made in area of treatment, 20-30% of patients will develop metastasis, with the skeleton as one of the major sites of distant spread. There is marked variability among breast cancer patients who develop metastasis including the pattern...

Jan, 2025 pp. 60-69
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Research Article

USE OF LOW-DOSE RATE BRACHYTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF GYNAECOLOGY MALIGNANCIES IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING: A TENYEAR REVIEW

Charles Okwonna*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ali Abba Tijjani, Oiza Tessy Ahmadu, Aisha Mustapha, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Tajudeen A. Olasinde

Introduction: Gynaecological cancers are among the most common cancers worldwide and vary in incidence geographically. In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality. Cervical cancer constitutes a huge percentage of the cases treated with radiotherapy in developing nations. This study aims to assess the impact of lo...

Jan, 2025 pp. 90-109
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Research Article

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND CHEMORADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT OUTCOME OF CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS: A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING PERSPECTIVE

Ali Abba Tijjani*, Shehu Salihu Umar, Ibrahim Abba Tijjani, Charles Okwonna, Aminu Bello Liman, Adamu Abdullahi, Adeniyi A Adenipekun

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries with steady rise in its incidence and mortality over the years. Most women with cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa present late with locally advanced disease and require external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy for effective curative treatment. Methods: The records of 243 cervic...

Jan, 2025 pp. 110-122
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Research Article

CAUSES, TIMING AND EFFECTS OF RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT BREAKS IN NSIA-LUTH CANCER CENTRE

Bolanle Adegboyega*, Habeebu Muhammad, Adewumi Alabi, Mariam Bashir, Esther Adegbolagun, Adedayo Joseph, Nimotallahi Bello, Emmanuel Olufisayo, Tolulope Fashola, John Onyeji, Taiwo Afekhai, Desiree Jimeta-Tuko, Anthonia Sowunmi

Introduction: Cancer treatment includes several modalities that must be completed within specified periods to improve treatment outcome. Radiotherapy as a vital part of managing cancer demands that overall time be kept as short as possible to prevent repopulation of the cells which can affect local control and thus the overall survival of the patient. This study highlights the causes, timing, and ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 123-133
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Research Article

CASE REPORT: A RARE CASE OF BREAST METASTASIS FROM MUCINOUS RECTAL CARCINOMA

Okonkwo Maryjane Chioma*, DA Bojude D, Ayuba Hannatu U, A Lawan, AU Usman, Z Usman

Introduction: There are few cases of breast metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC). The most common sites of metastases of colorectal cancer are the liver, lungs and the peritoneum. Breast metastases from colorectal cancers are very rare and metastases to distant sites signify a very poor prognosis. We report a case of a chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment naive patient who presented with ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 134- 138
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Research Article

METASTATIC BREAST CARCINOMA TO THE MANDIBLE: A CASE REPORT

Bolanle Adegboyega*, Adegbayi Adekunle, John Omomila, Emeka Aforka, Adewumi Alabi, Sunday Adewuyi

Introduction: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women globally, especially in low and middle-income countries due to late presentation and limited access to specialized care. Metastatic spread significantly impacts morbidity and mortality rates. While metastasis in breast cancer commonly targets organs such as the lungs, liver, bones, brain and pleural; occurrences in...

Jan, 2025 pp. 139-143
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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF DELAYS AMONGST CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS IN A RADIOTHERAPY FACILITY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Shehu Salihu Umar*, Adamu Abdullahi, Aisha Jamila Ahmad, Oiza Tessy Ahmadu, Anisa Yahya

Introduction: Globally, cervical cancer is the 8th commonest malignancy and the fourth commonest in females. However, in Sub-Saharan Africa, the incidence and mortality from cervical cancer is second only to breast cancer, and actually highest in some of the countries. Most cases of cervical cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed at advanced stages, largely due to the various delays. These inc...

Jan, 2025 pp. 70-89
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