Publications by authors named "Faustin Dong Zok"
Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of metastatic spinal cord compression in prostate cancer patients in two tertiary hospitals in Cameroon.
Etienne Okobalemba Atenguena Rostand Wilfreed Mbassa Betchem Anne Marthe Maison Maye Anne Juliette Sango Stéphane Zingue Faustin Dong Zok
Pan Afr Med J
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- Prostate cancer is a leading cause of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC), a critical medical emergency affecting patient functionality and survival, particularly studied in hospitals in Douala and Yaoundé, Cameroon.
- A retrospective analysis of 151 patients revealed the average age of 66.88 years, with back pain as the most reported symptom and thoracic spine damage affecting nearly half of the patients; radiotherapy was administered mostly at doses between 20 to 30 gray.
- The study found that smoking and the location of MSCC were significant factors linked to spinal fractures, and overall 5-year survival rate for patients was an impressive 90.11%.