Introduction: Ovarian cancer is mostly diagnosed at an advanced stage due to its initial asymptomatic nature. It is often associated with high morbidity and mortality. Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery is the primary modality of treatment accepted n...
Background: Based on Globocan data (2012), the incidence of colorectal cancer in Indonesia is 12.8 per 100,000 adult population, with mortality of 9.5% of all cancer case. The ratio of neutrophil to lymphocytes, ratio of platelets to lymphocyte, C-reactive protein, and albumin ar...
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the heavy metals, carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk of three marketed herbal oils in Port Harcourt. Study Design: A cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at Anal Concept Li...
Muco-squamous cell carcinoma is a rarely localized tumour in the cavum. Its therapeutic characteristics and prognostic factors remain unclear given the limited number of cases reported in the literature. The purpose of our work is to study the clinical, therapeutic and prognostic...
Aims: This study sought to estimate the Trend in Cancer cases diagnosed at Kiambu and Gatundu Level 5 Hospitals, Kiambu County Kenya between 2013 and 2017. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: Kiambu and Gatundu level 5 health facilities...
Mutuku Onesmus Muia, Scholastica Gatwiri Mathenge, Wachuka Gathigia Njoroge, Titus Kamau Karuga & Kyama Cleophas Mutinda·International Research Journal of Oncology·2021
Background: Cervical cancer remains to be a major threat to health among women globally with highest incidences in the developing countries. Studies have showed that HIV-positive women are at higher risk of HPV infection which is the causative agent of cervical cancer. The aim of...
Background: Palliative care directed towards the management of symptoms eases the burden of pain and enhances the quality of life. Palliative care helps in alleviating patients’ suffering and improves their quality of life. Nursing students reported a low level of palliative care...
Aims: To determine the tolerability and efficacy (as regards response, toxicity, resectability, progression free survival, and overall survival) of chemotherapy alone versus induction chemotherapy then concurrent 3D conformal radiotherapy. Study Design: This was a prospective do...
Knowledge is a primary step towards achieving behaviour change in the prevention of breast cancer. In recent years, breast cancer has been prevalent especially among women, however information on the level of knowledge of this illness especially in the study location is scarce. T...
Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histology of the uterine cervix. Sarcomatoid variety of the cervix cancer is a rare morphologic entity. The prognosis for women with cervical sarcoma tends to be worse than that of squamous histology. Case Presentation: We...
Surgical excision forms the main treatment of gastric cancer. However, even after surgery, the median survival is limited to 12 to 20 months due to the high frequency of loco regional and/or metastatic recurrences. This led to clinical trials associating surgery with various form...
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the ameliorative effect of Cleanshield Liquid Supplement in Testosterone Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasic (BPH) in male albino rats Study Design: This study is a case controlled experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Depar...
In Kenya, absence or poor access for oncology services has escalated the total national mortality rate in Kenya. Despite numerous studies on the increased prevalence and incidence of cancers, there is insufficient empirical literature explaining the factors influencing the increa...
Aims: To determine the frequency and pattern of cancer cases and provide baseline for the establishment of a cancer registry based on calculated incidence rates, prevalence, and morbidity of cancer cases. Study Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional design was applied. Place and Du...
We are reporting a rare case of 20 year old girl who presented with lump in the left breast at the age of 18 years. She underwent Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) twice and it was diagnosed as fibroadenoma. Conservative treatment had been advised to her but within next two...