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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Cancer--Zambia"”.
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Factors affecting breast, cervical and prostate cancer treatment outcomes in Zambia
Cervical, breast and prostate cancers represent 51% cancer mortality and morbidity in Zambia. This study aimed to show their prevalence, incidence trends, describe associated typical patient socio-demographic characteristics and survival factors using the Zambia National Cancer Registry (ZNCR) data …
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Factors affecting breast, cervical and prostate cancer treatment outcomes in Zambia
Cervical, breast and prostate cancers represent 51% cancer mortality and morbidity in Zambia. This study aimed to show their prevalence, incidence trends, describe associated typical patient socio-demographic characteristics and survival factors using the Zambia National Cancer Registry (ZNCR) data …
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An assessment of gastric cancer associated factors and strategies for early case detection in patients seen at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
ABSTRACT Gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related mortality globally. It carries a very poor prognosis with a one-year survival rate of less than 15%. The main objective of this study was to investigate environmental, biological and dietary factors associated with gastric …
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An assessment of gastric cancer associated factors and strategies for early case detection in patients seen at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
ABSTRACT Gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related mortality globally. It carries a very poor prognosis with a one-year survival rate of less than 15%. The main objective of this study was to investigate environmental, biological and dietary factors associated with gastric …
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Breast self examination practices among rural (Solwezi) and urban (Lusaka) women
Breast cancer is a significant health threat for women and is currently the second- leading cause of cancer related deaths in women. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer of women in Zambia. Breast cancer screening has been shown to reduce mortality. Thus early detection is crucial. World …
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Breast self examination practices among rural (Solwezi) and urban (Lusaka) women
Breast cancer is a significant health threat for women and is currently the second- leading cause of cancer related deaths in women. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer of women in Zambia. Breast cancer screening has been shown to reduce mortality. Thus early detection is crucial. World …
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Immunohistochemical Characterization of Breast Cancer at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
Introduction:Breast cancer remains among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women. Worldwide, breast cancer comprises 22.9% of all cancers. In Zambia, it is ranked number 2 at 11% after cervical cancer (60%). However, the current prevalence can be reduced through sensitization programmes …
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Immunohistochemical Characterization of Breast Cancer at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
Introduction:Breast cancer remains among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women. Worldwide, breast cancer comprises 22.9% of all cancers. In Zambia, it is ranked number 2 at 11% after cervical cancer (60%). However, the current prevalence can be reduced through sensitization programmes …
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Predictors of abnormal cervical lesions among women(15-49 years old) in Zambia: A cross-sectoral study
Background: Cervical cancer has been identified as the second most common female malignancy and leading cause of death among women in the world. Despite concerted efforts through the Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in Zambia (CCPPZ), there has been observed low uptake of the service, with 80% of …
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Predictors of abnormal cervical lesions among women(15-49 years old) in Zambia: A cross-sectoral study
Background: Cervical cancer has been identified as the second most common female malignancy and leading cause of death among women in the world. Despite concerted efforts through the Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in Zambia (CCPPZ), there has been observed low uptake of the service, with 80% of …