BACKGROUND: Gynecologic cancers are related of to morbidity and mortality among women globally. The trend and incidence, however, varies according to different geographical settings and demographic differences. The main aim this study was to review the profile of gynecologic cancers managed at a Saint Pa...
Introduction: there is a great diversity in the profile of cancers in the world. This study set out to analyze the profile of gynecological cancer in Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, [FUTHO] (former Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria).
Methods: this was a retrospective cross...
Background: Human Papilloma virus (HPV) infection is the most common viral infection of the genital tract; is sexually transmitted with the highest rates observed in young women. This study assessed the level of knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer among adolescent girls in Port Harcourt metropolis, Nige...
Background: The epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the pattern of HPV genotype distribution are parameters needed to assess the risk of cervical cancer. Oncogenic HPV types are well-known pathogen for lower genital tract neoplasias, representing the primary cause of cancer death in ...
la prise en charge du cancer col métastatique s’est enrichie depuis 2017 par la disponibilité des thérapies ciblées dans notre pays. Cette étude avait pour objectifs de déterminer les caractéristiques épidémiologiques, cliniques et thérapeutiques des patientes prises en charge pour cancer du ...
Maison Mayeh, Anne Marthe;
Mekah Mapenya, Ruth Rosine;
Sango, A J F;
Dina Bell Mbassi, E;
Atenguena, O E;
Ananga Noa, S;
Ndom, P;
Essomba Biwole, M;
Yomi, J;
Mouelle Sone, A.
Introduction. Le cancer du col utérin est le deuxième cancer de la femme au Cameroun. La radiothérapie reste une des modalités thérapeutiques phares dans la prise en charge de cette pathologie et l’État participe en y apportant une subvention. Toutefois, plusieurs patientes n’accèdent pas au...
Nigeria has one of the highest rates of cervical cancer morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. Both the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) and cervical screening are effective prevention strategies against both HPV infection and cervical cancer. Lack of ...
Introduction. Le cancer du col de l’utérus (CCU) demeure un problème majeur de santé publique et il est le quatrième cancer le plus répandu chez les femmes à l’échelle mondiale. L’objectif est de contribuer à l’améliorationde niveau de connaissance des adolescentes sur le ca...
The high rate of cervical cancer in Algeria and the absence of organized screening programs are well shown in this study, which aims to determine the prevalence of cervical cancer and describe the risk factors associated with this alarming prevalence. This retrospective study is based on data collected f...
To characterize cervical cancer screening knowledge, beliefs, behaviors, and sociodemographic factors among women aged 25-45 years who access and utilize prenatal care services in Nairobi, Kenya. A descriptive cross-sectional design using a convenience
sample of pregnant women receiving prenatal health s...
