Weight Changes in Breast Cancer Survivors in a Nigerian Hospital: Pattern and Correlates.

Background: One of the recognized issues faced by cancer survivors is increasing weight. Weight gain has been associated with an increased death rate in cancer survivors. Research on weight gain among breast cancer survivors (BCS) is scarce in Nigeria.

Sociodemographic and treatment-related correlates of fatigue in breast cancer survivors at an oncology clinic in Nigeria.

Background: Breast cancer survivors (BCS) still experience fatigue that may impair their quality of life even after completion of treatment. There is a need to understand the sociodemographic and treatment-related factors associated with this to develop relevant and effective interventions.

Aim: To assess the relationship between cancer-related fatigue and sociodemographic and treatment-related factors in BCS.

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.

Biportal endoscopic surgery for lumbar spine herniated discs: a narrative review of its clinical application and outcomes.

Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) is a common condition affecting millions worldwide. The management of LDH has evolved over the years, with the development of newer surgical techniques that aim to provide better outcomes with minimal invasiveness. One promising emerging technique is biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS), which utilizes specialized endoscopic equipment to treat LDH through two small incisions.

Fatigue as a complicating factor in the recovery of breast cancer survivors treated at an oncology clinic in South West Nigeria: a case-control study.

Purpose: Recovering cancer survivors hope to return to their premorbid lifestyle after treatment and be free from the disease. They are, however, faced with some psychosocial issues, including fatigue, which could negatively impact their quality of life. With increasing cancer awareness and improvement in treatment, it is expected that the number of cancer survivors will increase in Nigeria.

Pre-Treatment Knowledge and Side-Effects Experienced during Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital.

Background: Chemotherapy is an important component of treatment for breast cancer as it improves tumour control, overall survival or disease-free survival but is associated with side effects that could affect patients' quality of life. Patients' understanding and expectation of these side effects can improve their coping abilities. Exploring these understanding and expectations before chemotherapy can reduce the burden of chemotherapy side effects and improve compliance to treatment by increasing their physical and psychological preparedness.

Clinicopathologic Features of Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma and Treatment Outcomes in Ibadan, Nigeria: A 10-year Review.

The objectives of this study were to describe the clinicopathologic features and treatment outcomes of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma in a resource-constrained setting. All cases of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma seen over a 10-year period (July 2006 to June 2016) at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria were reviewed. Data were extracted from the database of the pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit of the hospital and analyzed.

The role of radiation treatment in the management of inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions: a revisit.

Inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions are a common group of diseases among the elderly, worldwide. They are characterized by articular degenerative changes accompanied with often debilitating pain. Treatments often involve life-long analgesic therapy or joint replacement in extreme cases.

RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT OF KELOIDS IN IBADAN.

Background: The management of keloids has posed a difficult challenge to the patient, surgeon and radiation oncologist due to its high recurrence rate following treatment. Post-operative radiotherapy has been used to improve outcome of treatment by reducing recurrence. However, this is difficult in Africa where there are few Radiotherapy machines and some of those available are not the standard for the treatment for superficial tumours and lesions like keloids.

Recent advances in the management of renal cell carcinoma-a radiation oncology perspective.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a rare cancer in developing countries like Nigeria. However, with an increasing understanding of its epidemiology, the increasing availability of trained personnel, improvement in diagnostic facilities, and greater awareness in the populace, an increase in its incidence as was witnessed in developed nations in the last few decades could be safely predicted. This narrative review highlights the international best practices in the multidisciplinary approach to the management of RCC, its diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on recent advances and radiation treatment.

Evaluation of correct knowledge of key danger signs in pregnancy among antenatal clinic attendees at a tertiary health facility in Nigeria.

Context: Test of knowledge of pregnant women on key danger signs as a marker to assess the quality of information shared during health education at the antenatal clinic (ANC) is desirable.

Aim: The aim was to assess correct knowledge of danger signs among pregnant women who attend ANC.

Settings And Design: A cross-sectional design conducted among pregnant women at the ANC of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Histolopathological patterns of cervical carcinoma seen at a radiotherapy centre in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Background: The treatment of cervical carcinoma is dependent on many factors including histological types and degree of differentiation. Degree of differentiation is an important consideration in determining the prognostic outcome.

Objective: The study investigates the histological pattern and grades of cervical cancer tumours seen at a radiotherapy centre in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Metachronus endometrial carcinoma in a seventy five year old woman with carcinoma of the left breast treated with tamoxifen.

Background: A second cancer is a different type of cancer than the original cancer. It is diagnosed after a completed treatment for the first cancer. Second cancers occur in only one to three percent of survivors.

Histolopathological Patterns of Cervical Carcinoma Seen at A Radiotherapy Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Introduction: The treatment of cervical carcinoma is dependent on many factors including histological types and degree of differentiation. Degree of differentiation is an important consideration in determining the prognostic outcome.

Objective: The study is to describe the histological pattern of cervicer cancer seen in our practice with emphasis on tumour differentiation.

Pattern of morphine prescription by doctors in a Nigeria tertiary hospital.

Background: Morphine was reintroduced into Nigeria after a long period of absence due to technical problems relating to stock accounting. With this reintroduction, prescriber education was commenced in many centers including the University of Ibadan.

Aims And Objective: The aim of this study is to review the morphine prescription habits of the medical doctors practicing at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and to assess the level of conformity with international guidelines.

HIV Seroprevalence in Patients with Carcinoma of the Cervix in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Objective: HIV has been associated with increased risks of certain kinds of malignancies. Cancer of the cervix is quite common in our environment and has been classified as an AIDS-defining malignancy in some countries. The objective of our study is to determine the prevalence of HIV sero-prevalence among patients attending our clinics with histologically confirmed Cancer of the Cervix.

Mobile phone radiation and the risk of cancer; a review.

With the licensing of mobile phone operators about 7 years ago, Nigeria joined many countries where worries about the health risks (including carcinogenesis) of mobile phones have become common. Opinions have also been expressed by many, some of which were inaccurate in the light of scientific evidence. This article reviewed the current scientific evidence of the role of mobile phones as possible cancer risk.

Pattern of paediatric malignancies seen at the Radiotherapy Department of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Background: Paediatric tumours are seen by the radiotherapist following referral from other specialists. Patients seen by the radiotherapists may not conform to the full spectrum seen in the hospital.

Objective: To review the pattern of presentation of paediatric malignancies seen at the radiotherapy department of the UCH, Ibadan.

Keloid and hypertrophic scars: a review of recent developments in pathogenesis and management.

Aim: The treatment of keloid and hypertrophic scars remains a challenging clinical problem despite numerous proposed therapies reported in the literature. This is due to the fact that the mechanisms that bring about keloid/hypertrophic scars are not completely understood. This article reviews the pertinent literature regarding the pathophysiology and management of keloid and hypertrophic scars.

Immunization divide: who do get vaccinated in Bangladesh?

This paper examines inequalities in the use of, and access to, vaccination service in Bangladesh by analyzing national and small area-based datasets. The analysis showed that female children had a lower immunization coverage than male children--the difference persists for all antigens and widens against girls for higher doses. The immunization coverage was higher for children whose mothers were more educated.