Pathway to care among adolescents and young adults with breast cancer in Nigeria: a mixed methods study.

Background: The mortality from breast cancer (BC) is still high in Nigeria and other low-and medium-income countries (LMICs) especially among adolescents and young adults. This is partly due to late presentation for diagnosis and treatment. It is recommended that to optimize the effectiveness of treatment, the total time which is the interval from symptom onset to initiation of treatment, should be less than 90 days as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Assessment of Body Image Perception and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients Accessing Care at the University College Hospital, Southwest Nigeria.

Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer type globally. The female breasts are important for beauty and sexuality, comprising the body image, which includes the individual self-perception and others. This varied perception may influence the quality of life of individuals with breast cancer.

EGFR and HER2 expression in cervical cancer patients in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in developing countries, including Nigeria where it is the second most common female malignancy. Studies from elsewhere have demonstrated the relationship between epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and advanced cervical cancer. However, we are not aware of such studies in Nigerian patients.

Pattern of metastasis of head and neck cancer in Nigeria: A 10 year review.

Introduction: Head and neck cancer is a common and aggressive malignancy with a high morbidity and mortality profile that occur in several anatomical sites in the head and neck region. They constitute the tenth most common cancer in the world. Metastatic head and neck cancers are associated with severe morbidities and its treatment is mainly palliative.