Samuel Bamidele Afolabi, TOBECHI BRENDAN NNANNA, Glory Ojoma, Simon, Damian Ndubuisi NWAJEI, Victor Damilare Oladele, Adibia, Umoroye Nathan & Tobiloba Philip Olatokun·International Research Journal of Oncology·2026
Hematological malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, myelomas, and myelodysplastic syndromes, impose a substantial global health burden, accounting for approximately 10% of all new cancer diagnoses worldwide. Early identification of pre-malignant blood cells a critical win...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1203
Kaladada Ibitrokoemi Korubo, Akpevwe Deborah Maduka, Emmanuel Wobo, Paxman Dandyson Uku, Uchechukwu Prince Okite & Chijioke Adonye Nwauche·International Research Journal of Oncology·2026
Background: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) outcomes in low-resource settings are shaped not only by disease biology, but also by delayed diagnosis, limited access to therapeutic options, and treatment interruptions due to social and financial reasons. However, data describin...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1202
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the third most common cancer in women worldwide, the second most common cancer in India. Around 90% of cases of cervical cancer are found in low- and middle-income nations, and deaths from cervical cancer in high-income nat...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1201
Background: In resource-limited settings, the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) often relies on serum protein electrophoresis (SPE), which lacks sensitivity for light chain-only and oligo-secretory disease. This study evaluates the diagnostic utility of serum free light chain (s...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1200
Background: Palliative care (PC) enhances quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Yet, its integration into haematology remains suboptimal in many settings. In Ghana, although palliative care services are gradually expanding, evidence on how haematologists perc...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1199
Esther Uyoyooghene Olokede, Kingsley Ugonna Ugoagwu, Olusegun Timothy God-Giveth, Motunrayo Victoria Adigun, Fortune Itoje Ebiala & Salifu Faisal·International Research Journal of Oncology·2026
Spatial transcriptomics and related spatially resolved profiling technologies have transformed the characterization of tumor microenvironment architecture, revealing spatial patterns of cellular organization that are tightly linked to cancer behavior. However, despite their biolo...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1198
Introduction: Breast cancer management is increasingly shifting toward minimally invasive procedures. While neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is used to downstage locally advanced disease, it can induce lymphatic fibrosis, potentially compromising the identification rate (IR) and f...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1197
Background: Breast cancer remains a major public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, disproportionately affecting women. It is a multifactorial disease arising from complex interactions between genetic, molecular, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle factors....
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1194
Saheed A. Adekola, Mathew F. Olaniyan, Bukhari Isah Shuaibu, Muhibi Musa Abidemi, Idris N. Abdullahi, Mustapha. U. Bakare, Khadijat. T. Musah, Sodiq A. Adekola & Dhikroh. O. Adekola·International Research Journal of Oncology·2026
Background: Prostate cancer is a major killer among men worldwide, hitting Nigeria especially hard with late diagnoses and fast-spreading tumours. MicroRNAs such as miR-21, miR-141, miR-375, and miR-221/222 play central roles in driving cancer growth and spread by fine-tuning gen...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1195
Aim: To assess the relationship between Breast Cancer Literacy and (e)Health Literacy among urban women in Ariyalur town, Tamil Nadu. Study Design: Community-based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Ariyalur town, Tamil Nadu, India, during May 2023. Methodology:...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1196
J. Sunitha Blessy, Flowrence Evangelin Kona, Rokkam Vanya Sri, Harathi Kovvuri, M. John Winkle, Soujanya Ferdinand, B. Bhavani & K. Padmalatha·International Research Journal of Oncology·2026
Cancer treatment has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades, evolving from non-specific cytotoxic chemotherapy toward precision-based targeted therapies and immunotherapeutic strategies. Advances in molecular oncology have enabled the identification of onco...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i1193
Introduction: Ovarian cancer is one of the most lethal gynecological malignancies and is often referred to as the “silent killer” due to the absence of specific symptoms in its early stages. Late detection contributes to high mortality rates globally. This study aimed to assess w...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2025/v8i2192
Background: Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) accounts for a substantial proportion of cancer cases globally and represents a significant contributor to cancer-related morbidity and mortality, particularly in India. The global incidence of HNSCC is steadily increasing...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2025/v8i2191
Introduction: Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare and aggressive form of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, representing 5%-7% of cases, with a median age at diagnosis around 65 years. Historically, MCL was considered incurable, with chemotherapy offering only temporary remission. Rec...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2025/v8i2190
Objective: To present a case report of ovarian spindle cell neoplastic lesions with sex cord stromal differentiation, highlighting diagnostic challenges in the absence of immunohistochemistry (IHC). Methods: Clinical, radiological, surgical, and histopathological data were review...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2025/v8i2189