Recently, research has shown an increased spread of non-communicable diseases such as
cancer. Lung cancer diagnosis and detection has become one of the biggest obstacles in …

Objectives Late presentation and delays in diagnosis and treatment consistently translate
into poor outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study was to collate and …

Cancer incidence is rising in low-and especially middle-income countries (MIC), driven
primarily by four high-burden cancers (breast, cervix, lung, colorectal). By 2030, more than …

Purpose This study aims to ascertain the personal characteristics of a group of successful
academic entrepreneurs in a South African university enterprise and the prevalent barriers …

The province of Gauteng in South Africa has a rich history of gold mining, which has driven
economic growth and urbanization. Gold mining has also created over 270 gold mine …

Recently, researchers have shown an increased interest in the early diagnosis and
detection of lung cancer using the characteristics of computed tomography (CT) images. The …

Background Lung cancer remains the number one cause of cancer mortality estimated at 1.8
million deaths. There are limited studies in resource poor countries regarding knowledge …

Background The 2017 World Health Assembly resolution on integrated cancer prevention
and control provided clear guidance on creating an enabling environment for cancer care …

Objectives Locally led research on cancer is needed in sub-Saharan Africa to set feasible
research priorities that inform national policy. The aim of this project was to develop a …

Aim Early cancer detection has potential to improve outcomes. However, many patients in
South Africa present when the disease is at an advanced stage. The World Health …