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Pattern of cancers among adolescents and young adults seen at a radiation oncology clinic in Nigeria

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By Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara Ntekim, Chiamaka G Ehiedu, Olabisi T Ojo
| eCancer Verified
Background: Cancers in adolescents and young adults (AYAs; ages 15–39 years) differ from those in children and older adults. AYAs with cancers have received less research focus over the years despite their unique medical, psychological, socioeconomic and sexual concerns. The burden of cancer among this age group in Nigeria is unknown. This study aims to determine the pattern of cancers in AYAs seen in a radiation oncology clinic in Nigeria.
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Assessment of treatment plans from high-dose-rate-brachytherapy of prostate cancer in Nigeria: findings from pioneer centre

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By Iyobosa Uwadiae, Abbas A Abdus-Salam, Atara Ntekim, Bidemi I Akinlade
| eCancer Verified
Introduction: High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy is a promising therapeutic approach for localised prostate cancer. Optimised treatment plans have been shown to improve disease control and reduce toxicity on the organs-at-risk (OAR). Aim: To report findings from the treatment plan parameters (TPPs) obtained from two different HDR brachytherapy treatment regimens at the University College Hospital, Ibadan Nigeria.
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Pathway to care among adolescents and young adults with breast cancer in Nigeria: a mixed methods study - BMC Cancer

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By Atara Ntekim, Ayorinde Folasire, Anthonia Chima Sowunmi, Adewunmi Alabi, Oluwaponmile A. Odukoya
| BMC Cancer Verified
A total of 46 females were recruited into the quantitative component of the study, and the mean age was 34.2 ± 4.4 years (range 22–40 years) as presented in Fig. 1. Table 1 outlines the sociodemographic profile of the participants. Most females 30 (65%) had a higher education, and half 23 (50%) were self-employed.
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