Background: Hidrocystoma is a rare benign swelling(tumour) of sweat glands also known as the cystic form of hidroadenoma, cystadenomas, sudoriferous cysts, and Moll’s gland. It has no racial or sex predilection. Its rarity and site of occurrence makes its management challenging d...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i430182
Leonard Derkyi-Kwarteng, L. Ahenkorah Fondjo, P. Kafui Akakpo, Eric Aidoo, Ato Brown, Ellen Ola, Stephanie K. A. Adjei & Francis Agyemang·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2022
Background: Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a unique heterogenous subtypes of breast cancer which is characterized by negative estrogen, progesterone, and human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER-2) status. TNBC displays different molecular phenotype with which basal-...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i330181
A. Justiz-Vaillant, L. Gardiner, L. Maharaj, M. Mohammed, M. Niles, L. Ramsingh, M. Seegobin, M. Simon & M. Surajbally·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2022
The prevalence of risk factors for cancer among demographics, such as age, gender, and ethnicity, as well as lifestyle choices such as alcohol consumption, smoking, and diet were explored in a Trinidadian population. This cross-sectional study was conducted with participants aged...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i330180
A 30-year-old male patient presented with a mixed complaint. He initially had developed complaints of backache two months ago. This pain was accompanied by the formation of two lumps in the back in the upper and lower regions. However, this was not the reason behind him presentin...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i330179
Background: A benign breast condition is one that is not cancer. These conditions often go away on their own or are easily treated. Because a few benign breast conditions can increase your risk of getting cancer in the future, you may need to have follow-up tests or exams with yo...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i330178
Background: Adjuvant Anthracyclines Chemotherapy (ANTC) and trastuzumab have been documented to prolong survival in patients with breast cancer (BC). However, these drugs are also well known to induce left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD). Multiple studies have shown that...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i330177
A 55-year old, middle-aged man, known for hypertension and dyslipidemia, presented to the OPD with complaints of fever along with a mild dry cough. There was no shortness of breath or chest pain associated with the patient’s complaints. Therefore, as a seemingly obvious diagnosis...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i230174
Idriss Ntatou Lemouchele, Suzi Pascale Mbougang, Esther Dina Bell, Cécile Okalla Ebongue, Loick Pradel KOJOM FOKO, Elisée Libert Embolo Enyegue, Rachel De Grâce Tayou Tchuente, Eric Fouelifack Nzeko, Annie Rosalie Ngono Ngane & Martin Luther Koanga Mogtomo·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2022
Aims: This study aimed at determining epidemiological, clinical, behavioural and risk factors for breast cancer (BC) among young women living in Cameroon. Study Design: Cross-sectional case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place at the Oncology departme...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i230173
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) incidence and mortality are associated with age and African descent. African men are more likely to have aggressive disease, present late with complications and die from prostate cancer. Age is also an independent factor for consideration in the...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i230171
Soot is the product of incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. It is a fine black powdery substance also known as Black Carbon that arises from the burning of substances such as oils, woods, chars, tyres, and other hydrocarbon compounds. This processes leads to the release of vari...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i230172