The Pattern of Surgical Cancers in Nigeria: The Benin Experience

Ohanaka, Chibundu E; Ofoegbu, Reginald O.

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“…This concurs with most previous studies which show that colorectal cancer is the most common GIT cancer with figures ranging between 53-67%. 5,15,16 In developed countries, it ranks among the three most common cancers. 17 Earlier studies from Ibadan, Southern West Nigeria had showed lower incidence but after 2 decades, Iliyasu et al recorded 81% increase in colonic cancer from the same centre.…”

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“…In many African based studies, oesophageal carcinoma ranges between 13.3% and 27.85% of all malignant gastrointestinal tumours seen. 10,16,25 Small intestinal tumours and other malignant tumours of the GIT including pancreatic and gall bladder tumours are uncommon twelve (1.7%), sixteen (2.2%) and eight (1.2%) respectively). Majority of pancreatic and gall bladder tumours are adenocarcinomas and are more common in males except gall bladder cancer that has a female preponderance.…”

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Malignant Gastrointestinal Tumours in South Western Nigeria: A Histopathologic Analysis of 713 Cases

Abdulkareem¹,

Faduyile²,

Daramola³

et al. 2009

West African Journal of Medicine

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MÉTHODES: le pétrole a fixé des blocs et des glissements aussi bien que des rapports de pathologie de tumeurs malignes du gastrointestinal (le CONARD) les organes recueillis de cinq laboratoires (les Départements d'Anatomie Morbides de l'Hôpital d'Enseignement d'université Lagos et d'Olabisi Onabanjo l'Hôpital d'Enseignement d'université dans Sagamu, État d'Ogun aussi bien que les trois laboratoires histolopathology privés dans l'État WAJM 2009; 28 (3) 173-175.

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Malignant Gastrointestinal Tumours in South Western Nigeria: A Histopathologic Analysis of 713 Cases

Abdulkareem¹,

Faduyile²,

Daramola³

et al. 2009

West African Journal of Medicine

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“…The cut off age of 45 years for screening for CRC was employed in the questionnaire because of recent reports from Nigeria that indicated that the age-related incidence of CRC in Nigerians was lower (almost by a decade ) than that reported from developing countries [13, 15, 16]. …”

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Colorectal Carcinoma Screening in Lagos, Nigeria, Are We Doing it Right?

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“…[8][9][10][11] In the study on why patients with breast cancer present late for management, several studies found that majority of the patients have a wrong perception of malignant diseases of the breast, particularly the early symptoms of breast cancer. [1][2][3]12,13 In terms of associated risk factors for breast cancer, 71.2% of the respondents knew that breast cancer affecting one breast is risk factor for developing breast cancer of the other breast. Ninety two (23.9%) respondents knew that a positive family history of breast cancer is a risk factor, while only 14.3% knew that obesity is also an implicated risk factor.…”

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“…[1][2][3] The mortality and morbidity associated with the condition is quite high and rather disturbing. Over the years, various attempts have been made at either preventing breast cancer or managing breast cancer when it does occur.…”

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Knowledge attitude and practice about breast cancer among civil servants in Benin city, Nigeria

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Background: Breast cancer is often associated with severe morbidity and mortality especially when the patients present late. A major reason why patients present late is the lack of awareness about breast cancer, its complications and the management. Methods: The study was carried out using a structured questionnaire. A total of 400 female civil servants were enlisted in the study, but only 385 respondents completed and returned the forms. Results: Two hundred and seventy seven (72.0%) respondents had tertiary level of education. Sixty six (17.1%) respondents were in the 30-34-year age group. Three hundred and twelve (81.0%) respondents knew correctly that breast lump is usually the first symptom of presentation of breast cancer. One hundred and forty four (37.5%) respondents knew that a positive family history of breast cancer is a risk factor, while two hundred and seventy four (71.2%) respondents answered that cancer of one breast in a woman increases her chances of having cancer of the other breast. Three hundred and twenty one (83.4%) respondents knew that breast cancer could spread from one breast to the other and two hundred and thirty (59.7%) knew that breast cancer could spread to other parts of the body. One hundred and eighty three (47.5%) respondents would visit the hospital as the first reaction if they were to detect a breast lump, while twenty three (6.0%) respondents would ignore the lump. While three hundred and twenty seven (85.0%) respondents have heard of breast self-examination, only one hundred (26.0%) could correctly describe the procedure of breast self -examination. While one hundred and thirty five (35.0%) respondents have heard of mammography, only twenty seven (7%) respondents go for yearly mammography screening. Three hundred and seventy two (96.6%) respondents know that mastectomy is done as part of the management of breast cancer, but only forty nine (12.7%) respondents have heard about conservative surgery. Conclusion: The level of awareness about breast cancer among civil servants in Benin City is low. There is the need to organize series of health education programs to enlighten the women about breast cancer. This can be done by government agencies or the non-governmental organizations. If properly executed, it may influence the attitude of women in Benin City about breast diseases and encourage early presentation to the hospital. Page | 193 fonctionnaires ont été enrôlées dans l'étude, mais seulement 385 complétèrent et retournèrent le questionnaire. Résultats: Deux cent soixante dix sept (72,0%) des participantes avaient un niveau d'éducation tertiaire. Soixante six (17,1%) étaient de la tranche d'âge de 30 à 34 ans. Trois cent douze (81,0%) savaient parfaitement que le nodule du sein est habituellement la première manifestation du cancer du sein. Cent quarante quatre (37,5%) savaient qu'un antécédent familial de cancer du sein était un facteur de risque, tandis que deux cent soixante quatorze (71,2%) répondirent qu'un cancer dans un sein chez une femme augmentait l...

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The Pattern of Surgical Cancers in Nigeria: The Benin Experience

Cited by 10 publications

References 3 publications

Malignant Gastrointestinal Tumours in South Western Nigeria: A Histopathologic Analysis of 713 Cases

Malignant Gastrointestinal Tumours in South Western Nigeria: A Histopathologic Analysis of 713 Cases

Colorectal Carcinoma Screening in Lagos, Nigeria, Are We Doing it Right?

Knowledge attitude and practice about breast cancer among civil servants in Benin city, Nigeria

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