Survival Times of Breast Cancer Patients in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper presents comprehensive research into the survival times of breast cancer patients in Nigeria. Breast cancer is a significant global public health concern, and its impact is particularly profound in Nigeria due to unique socio-economic, cultural, and healthcare access factors. The immune system plays a crucial role in recognising and eliminating abnormal cells, including cancer cells. This study synthesises data from sixteen studies to provide a more robust estimation of survival times, enhance generalizability, and identify potential sources of heterogeneity among different cohorts. A comprehensive literature search of articles published about the survival rate of breast cancer in Nigeria was conducted using a snowballing approach in major electronic databases. Sixteen (16) publications were found to meet the inclusion criteria and were selected for the meta-analyses. R was used to perform all the analyses. The survival rate decreases as the time interval increases. The results showed that the survival rates for breast cancer in Nigeria were 68.8% at one year, 50% at three years, 33.3% at five years, and 11.1% at ten years. The study’s findings underscore both the challenges and progress in breast cancer mortality in the Nigerian context. Cancer makes people anxious, and anxiety affects value, so to improve survival rates and overall patient care, the Nigerian government should include mental health professionals in managing cancers. The findings of this study contribute to the global discourse on cancer management while also providing a tailored framework for improving outcomes within the unique Nigerian perspective.