Publications by authors named "Vanessa Ogbuji"
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- A narrative review was conducted to assess how race and socioeconomic status impact penile cancer rates, revealing higher incidence in underdeveloped regions.
- HPV-related tumors are more common globally in areas with high rates of HPV and HIV, with socioeconomic factors worsening these disparities.
- In the U.S., racial disparities were evident, particularly for black men, highlighting the need for targeted education and interventions like HPV vaccination to reduce penile cancer burdens in at-risk populations.
Treatment of penile cancer (PC) focuses on organ preservation, employing various surgical and non-surgical approaches. These interventions may lead to disfigurement, impacting patients' functional outcomes and psychosocial well-being. We reviewed studies related to penile health and PC up to February 2024, limited to studies published in English.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrothelial carcinoma (UC) is the most common form of bladder cancer (BC) and is the variant with the most immunogenic response. This makes urothelial carcinoma an ideal candidate for immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Key immune checkpoint proteins PD-1 and CTLA-4 are frequently expressed on T-cells in urothelial carcinoma.
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