Publications by authors named "Israel Owoade"
Purpose: The incidence of GI cancers is increasing in sub-Saharan African countries. We described the oncological care pathway and assessed presentation, diagnosis, and treatment intervals and delays among patients with GI cancer who presented to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Methods: We analyzed data from 545 patients with GI cancer in the African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO) database.
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- * A training program was tailored to healthcare providers in Nigeria, focusing on empathic communication skills to help lessen stigma associated with lung cancer.
- * The study showed that after the training, healthcare providers reported significant increases in their self-efficacy and empathy levels towards lung cancer patients, as well as a more positive attitude towards lung cancer care.
Background: The majority of non-metastatic breast cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa are recommended to have mastectomy. The impact of mastectomy on a predominantly young African patient population requires evaluation. The BREAST-Q is a validated patient-reported outcome measure of quality-of-life following breast surgery that has been translated into 30 languages-none in Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO) was formed in 2013 to undertake methodologically rigorous cancer research in Nigeria, and to strengthen cancer research capacity in the country through training and mentorship of physicians, scientists, and other healthcare workers. Here, we describe how ARGO's work in colorectal cancer (CRC) has evolved over the past decade. This includes the consortium's scientific contributions to the understanding of CRC in Nigeria and globally and its research capacity-building program.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImproving access to breast cancer screening and treatment in Nigeria: The triple mobile assessment and patient navigation model (NCT05321823): A study protocol.
PLoS One
June 2023
Background: In Nigeria, breast cancer incidence is rising, late presentation is common, and outcomes are poor. Patient-related factors such as lack of awareness and misperceptions in addition to health system deficiencies such as lack of a clearly defined framework for breast cancer screening and referral are some of the major drivers of this poor outlook. Guidelines for breast cancer screening in high-income countries have limited applicability in low-middle-income countries, hence the need for innovative, resource-compatible strategies to combat the negative trend.
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- The study investigates the prevalence of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) among newly diagnosed, treatment-naive breast cancer patients in Nigeria, highlighting a lack of research in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Using bioimpedance measurements, the researchers found that 11.7% to 14.3% of patients had lymphedema, with higher prevalence linked to more advanced cancer stages.
- The findings suggest that integrating lymphedema management into treatment plans is crucial, especially given the high rates observed before surgical intervention.