In the United States, skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed. The three types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Of those, basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the most diagnosed skin cancer types. Both of which are curable,...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2018/v8i230096
Aims: To determine if AIHA plays a role in anaemia associated with malignancies, and ascertain the cancers in which AIHA occurs. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University o...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2018/v8i230095
Objectives: Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular malignancy afflicting children worldwide. Even though there are enough data about the epidemiology of retinoblastoma in western population, there are only few reports from developing countries like India. In this retrospec...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2018/v8i230093
Objective: This study was designed to comparatively analyse the response and survival between Carboplatin plus Paclitaxel (TP) vs. 5FU plus Epirubicin plus Cyclophosphamide (FEC) in ER, PR and HER-2 neu negative Breast Cancer patients of locally advanced breast cancer (LABC), lar...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/46585
Introduction: Granulosa cell tumours of the ovary are rare malignancies representing 2-3% of all malignant ovarian tumours. Objective: To review the clinical characteristics and management of granulosa cell tumour of ovary. Materials and Methods: The medical records of nine women...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/47008
Objectives: Persistent pain and sensory disturbances following surgical treatment for breast cancer is a significant clinical problem. The goal of this study was to investigate the incidence and clinical characteristics of persistent postmastectomy pain (PPMP) and its impact on q...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/44781
Edoise M. Isiwele, Ima-Abasi E. Bassey, Edet E. Ikpi, Glen E. Enakirerhi, Fidelis O. Otobo, Akanimo Essiet & Paul D. Ekwere·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2018
Background: Malignant diseases have become more prominent in Nigeria over the past years with urological malignancies contributing significantly to cancer related morbidity and mortality. Cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testis and penis are documented as the most common...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/43949
Kiran Abhijit Kulkarni, T. S. Premalatha, G. Sumangala, Geeta Acharya, Sumithra Selvam, Vishakha C. Bidkar, Julian Crasta & Elizabeth Vallikad·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2018
Aim: To assess the impact of lymphadenectomy on overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Study Design: Retrospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: All patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/44996
Aims: Pain being the commonest symptom in cancer, its prevalence and pattern needs to be studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of cancer pain in admitted patients. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/46766
Background: Cervical cancer is an important public health problem globally and in Ghana. Cure rates are high if the condition is diagnosed early. Screening plays a role in early diagnosis, but uptake of screening is low in Ghana. Aims: To examine women's awareness and factors aff...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/43971
Introduction: Cancer of the cervix is the second most common gynaecological malignancy and the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in Cameroon. Knowledge and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening depend largely on gender and educational level. The objective of this...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/43965
Aim: The present retrospective study aims to evaluate the data of 15 patients who required immediate surgical intervention because of obstruction and/or perforation due to primary gastrointestinal Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Methods: Patients who underwent surgical intervention due to...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/43771
This non-randomised controlled study investigated the effect of a Soy Milk Powder (SMP) on nutritional status, recovery and survival of children undergoing chemotherapy for Burkitt's Lymphoma and Wilms Tumour in Kumasi, Ghana. The intervention group received the supplement, which...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/43197
Background: Teachers as key stakeholders play vital roles in the prevention and control of diseases and health-related conditions in schools and communities. Assessment of breast cancer awareness, knowledge and screening practices among them could improve intervention strategies....
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/42635
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) plays a key role in the growth and development of thyroid cells and also regulates the function of the thyroid gland. Apart from the multiple risk factors for thyroid cancer like age, male gender, exposure to ionizing radiation and family history...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2018/42759