2018
DOI: 10.4103/nmj.nmj_112_17
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Prevalence and pattern of late-stage presentation in women with breast and cervical cancers in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Abstract: Background: Cervical and breast cancers are the most common cancers among women in developing countries contributing to high morbidity and mortality. Even though both these cancers have a better prognosis if caught early; however, studies conducted in Nigeria still show a large incidence of late tumor stage presentation. Objectives: This study aimed at identifying the patient and disease characteristics of women with breast and cervical cancers presenting at a tertiary … Show more

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“…In this prospective, observational study of 113 chemotherapy-naïve breast cancer patients, the mean age of 49.5 years, as well as other socio-demographic, clinical and histopathological characteristics is mostly in keeping with previous reports on breast cancer epidemiology in Nigeria [14,15]. However, the lower mean age of the participants in this study compared to other studies from Europe and USA [16,17] further suggests that the Nigeria breast cancer patients are of younger age group compared to their counterparts in Europe and the USA due to the relatively lower life-expectancy in our part of the world.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 82%
“…In this prospective, observational study of 113 chemotherapy-naïve breast cancer patients, the mean age of 49.5 years, as well as other socio-demographic, clinical and histopathological characteristics is mostly in keeping with previous reports on breast cancer epidemiology in Nigeria [14,15]. However, the lower mean age of the participants in this study compared to other studies from Europe and USA [16,17] further suggests that the Nigeria breast cancer patients are of younger age group compared to their counterparts in Europe and the USA due to the relatively lower life-expectancy in our part of the world.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 82%
“…In this study, like many other studies conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa, patients are seen in locally advanced and advanced stages of their diseases [29,30]. This finding is not true for women in developed countries as patients tend to present at earlier stages [31].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 60%
“…This is congruent with the early American experience that a majority of patients waited until becoming very ill to have testing done at the hospital. (McCullough et al, 2020) Furthermore, in Lagos, where this study was conducted, poor hospital seeking practices and late presentation occur commonly (Roberts et al, 2015;Awofeso et al, 2018;Anorlu et al, 2004;Ugochukwu et al, 2019). Strong public health advisories encouraging people to seek care early.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Anorlu et al, 2004 , Awofeso et al, 2018 , De Vito et al, 2020 , Imam et al, 2020 , Lee, 2014 , Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, 2020 and McCullough and Arunthamakun (2020) .…”
Section: Uncited Referencesmentioning
confidence: 99%