Genetic contribution of breast cancer genes in women of black African origin.

Breast cancer (BC) is an increasing public health issue worldwide. BC incidence and mortality rates are rising in transitioning countries in Africa, with the most rapid increase occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Female BC represents 25.

Issues in the surgical management of skin squamous cell cancers in albinos-experience of two surgical oncology units in Burkina Faso.

Background And Objectives: Skin cancers in albinos are frequent in sunny countries. The surgeon plays a crucial role in their treatment. The objective was to describe the challenges of surgical management of skin cancer in albinos.

Surgery for primary malignant tumors of the abdominal wall: experiences of three African surgical oncology units and review of the literature.

Background And Objectives: Tumors of the abdominal wall are uncommon but diverse. The surgical challenge is double. The tumor must be completely removed and the abdominal wall repaired.

Gene expression profiling of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from women with cervical lesions reveals new markers of cancer.

Cervical cancer (CC) is a multifactorial disease of which human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main etiological agent. Despite cervical Pap smear screening and anti‑HPV vaccination, CC remains a major public health issue. Identification of specific gene expression signatures in the blood could allow better insight into the immune response of CC and could provide valuable information for the development of novel biomarkers.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans surgery: Experiences of four African surgical oncology units and literature review.

Background And Objectives: Dermatofibrosarcoma is a locally malignant tumor. This gives surgery a place of choice. The advent of imatinib has improved outcomes.