COVID-19-Related Treatment Cancellations and Oncology Patients' Psychological Health in Nigeria.

To explore the association between COVID-19-related cancer treatment cancellations and the psychological health of cancer patients in Nigeria. We analyzed data collected from 15 outpatient cancer clinics, comprising 1,097 patients between April to July 2020. Study outcome was ten psychological impacts, including feeling down, stressed, and unable to access treatment due to COVID-19 (used as continuous and categorical variable (0-3,4-7,8+ events).

Health-related quality of life associated with different cervical cancer therapies received by patients in two Nigerian tertiary hospitals.

Background: There are important consequences from cervical cancer (CC) disease and its treatment among survivors, especially the impact on quality of life (QoL).

Objective: To evaluate the health-related QoL associated with different CC therapies received by patients in two Nigerian tertiary hospitals.

Methods: This study employed a prospective longitudinal design.

Development and reliability testing of a cervical cancer patients knowledge and practice of self-care management of treatment-related adverse events questionnaire.

Introduction: Cervical cancer (CC) treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were found to be among the major reasons for treatments delays and medication non-adherence. Knowledge and practice of self-care management of these AEs are therefore needed to complement the pharmacotherapeutic interventions. Instruments for assessing CC patients' knowledge and practice of self-care management of treatment-related Adverse Events (AEs) are lacking.

Comparison of Performance Properties and Prediction of Regular and Gamma-Irradiated Granular Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate Modified Asphalt Mixtures.

The utilization of waste polyethylene terephthalate (WPET) as aggregate substitutes in pavement has been extensively promoted because of its environmental advantages. However, previous studies have shown that a high percentage of WPET reduces the performance of the pavement. To increase the durability of pavement and mitigate the environmental issues caused by WPET, WPET is treated with gamma-irradiation as a component in asphalt mixtures.

Emerging Use of Public-Private Partnerships in Public Radiotherapy Facilities in Nigeria.

Purpose: Radiotherapy (RT) treatment at public hospitals in Nigeria is often interrupted by prolonged periods of machine breakdown because of insufficient funds for maintenance and repair. These delays have prompted the uptake of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to acquire and maintain RT equipment. This study aimed to understand Nigeria's current RT capacity and the impact of PPPs on RT availability and cost.

Assessment of breast cancer immunohistochemistry and tumor characteristics in Nigeria.

Background: Female breast cancer is the leading type of cancer worldwide with an incidence of approximately 2.1 million in 2018. Hormone receptor status plays a vital role in its management.

Delayed hypersensitivity to oxaliplatin in a nigerian patient with colorectal cancer-A case report.

Introduction: Oxaliplatin is a third generation anti-neoplastic platinum compound (organo-platinum complex) used in the treatment of several solid tumours either as a single agent or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs. Hypersensitivity reactions to oxaliplatin are uncommon, with most reports indicating an incidence of 1-5%. The severity of reactions may vary from grade 1 side effect in line of skin flushing and/or rashes to very severe, life-threatening systemic anaphylaxis (grade 3/4).

Tolerance and outcome of hypofractionated post-mastectomy radiotherapy among elderly breast cancer patients in a specialized center in Nigeria.

Background: The incidence of breast cancer rises dramatically with age, and numerous studies have reported the benefits of post mastectomy radiotherapy in both young and elderly breast cancer patients. The limited numbers of radiotherapy machines and the conventional fractionation schedule which are of long duration make access to radiotherapy more difficult especially among the elderly in Nigeria. Hypo fractionated radiotherapy offers an alternative option (with a shorter duration and comparable side effects and outcomes) to conventional radiotherapy as reported in western literatures.

Analysis of distribution, capacity and utilization of public health facilities in Borno, North-Eastern Nigeria.

Introduction: This study aimed to analyze the spatial distribution and capacities of public health facilities and assess utilization of the facilities in Biu area of Borno State, Nigeria.

Methods: A descriptive survey of health facilities and households were conducted by stratifying the area into 11 electoral wards. Data collection instruments include a hand-held GPS (Garmin 76CSx) and 2 sets of structured questionnaires (facility and household).

Pattern of Cancers Treated with Radiotherapy in Uduth Sokoto: A New Center Experience.

Background: Cancer is a leading public health problem worldwide. In many developing countries, cancer tends to present in predominantly advanced stages, to a certain extent due to lack of comprehensive screening and poor access to efficient management. This study was carried out to describe the pattern of cancers managed in the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto, North-western Nigeria.