Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired autoimmune disorder characterised by isolated thrombocytopenia (platelet count <100 × 10⁹/L) and bleeding manifestations. While primary ITP is common, secondary ITP associated with solid organ malignancies is a rare and chal...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i3359
Background: Glioblastoma is the most aggressive primary malignant brain tumor in adults and is associated with poor prognosis despite advances in surgical and adjuvant therapies. Extent of resection (EOR) has emerged as a critical prognostic factor influencing survival outcomes;...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i3358
Jean Paul Engbang, Ambroise Ntama, Henry Essome, Esther Dina Bell Mbassi, Charlotte Nguefack Tchente & Zacharie Sando·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2026
Background: Breast cancer is the leading malignancy among women in Cameroon, yet national decision-making still relies heavily on international estimates, isolated hospital series and incompletely documented registries. This limitation weakens the interpretation of incidence, pre...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i3357
Background: Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer and the second largest cause of cancer mortality in the United Kingdom. According to World Health Organization, there were 1.8 million new cases and almost 861,000 deaths in 2018, globally. In United Kingdom over 42,0...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2356
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses an escalating public health challenge in Nigeria, characterised by late-stage clinical presentations and high mortality rates. While screening remains the most effective intervention for mitigating disease progression, national uptake rem...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2355
Muhammed Besiru Jibrin, Sulaiman Yusuf Ali, Albashir Ahmad, Suleman Mohammad Gidado, Aisha Muhammed Bose Ahmed & Usman Idris Ismail·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2026
Breast cancer remains a leading cause of mortality among women worldwide, necessitating early and accurate diagnosis. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly machine learning and deep learning, have shown significant potential in improving diagnostic per...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2354
Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in Nigeria, despite the availability of effective screening. While broader studies in Nigeria have identified general barriers and facilitators, there is limited evidence on actual screeni...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2353
More than 90% of cases of pancreatic cancer are adenocarcinomas, making them the most prevalent gastrointestinal cancer disease. This cancer develops in the pancreatic duct lining. Adenocarcinoma may also arise from the cells that produce pancreatic enzymes. The features of adeno...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2352
Introduction: Paget’s disease of the breast is a rare manifestation of breast carcinoma involving the nipple–areolar complex and accounts for approximately 1–4% of all breast cancers (Chen et al., 2006). It is frequently associated with underlying ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2351
Imaging biomarkers are important for modern oncology as it provide quantitative ways to assess tumour functioning, monitoring, progression, and evaluate response to treatment. There are several methods are available for diagnosis of tumour such as CT and MRI based techniques; bio...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2350
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has significant gender differences in incidence and prognosis, indicating the sex-specific pathogenic process. Vitamin D3, aside from its traditional function in calcium homeostasis, has pleiotropic actions with possible anti-cancer effects. This re...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2349
Stem cell fate has traditionally been viewed as a product of intrinsic transcriptional programs and epigenetic regulation operating within specialized tissue niches. However, growing evidence suggests that immune-derived signals constitute a powerful and underappreciated force sh...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2348
Hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) has emerged as a significant multimodal therapeutic adjunct for the management of aggressive pleural malignancies, primarily malignant pleural mesothelioma and stage IVA thymoma. By combining surgical cytoreduction with the local a...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i2347
Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a great challenge in modern oncology due aggressive biological behavior. Chemotherapy is the only treatment option for those patients. This rises the idea of using capecitabine as maintenance therapies to reduce the risk of rela...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i1346
Reginald Oyortey, Tosin Abiodun Aderanti, Ngwoke, Chinaza Faith, Esosa Omoregie, Anointing Akindele, Salifu Faisal & Bethel Abioke Uchechukwu·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2026
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the deadliest cancers, driven largely by KRAS mutations and profound therapeutic resistance. This review summarizes recent translational strategies aimed at bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical application, including...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2026/v16i1345