Breast cancer screening: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among female university students in The Gambia
B Kinteh, SLS Kinteh, A Jammeh… - Biomed Research …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Breast cancer is the second most prevalent form of cancer in The Gambia, with
an incidence rate of approximately 15% and a mortality rate exceeding 50% in 2020. The all …
an incidence rate of approximately 15% and a mortality rate exceeding 50% in 2020. The all …
Availability and Geographic Access to Hospital-Based Breast Cancer Diagnostic Services in Ghana
PURPOSE Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer and second most common cause of
cancer-related death in Ghana. Early detection and access to diagnostic services are vital …
cancer-related death in Ghana. Early detection and access to diagnostic services are vital …
Toward equitable access to tertiary cancer care in rwanda: a geospatial analysis
PURPOSE Geographic access to care is an important measure of health equity. In this study,
we describe geographic access to cancer care centers (CCCs) in Rwanda with the current …
we describe geographic access to cancer care centers (CCCs) in Rwanda with the current …
Five-Year Survival Outcomes for Breast Cancer Patients Across Continental Africa: A Contemporary Review of Literature with Meta Analysis
A Badu-Peprah, EK Kontor, AG Benjamin, J Kumah… - medRxiv, 2025 - medrxiv.org
Background Breast cancer associated mortality in Africa remains high due to poor survival
rates, varying widely across countries. Despite medical advancements, barriers like limited …
rates, varying widely across countries. Despite medical advancements, barriers like limited …
Capacity assessment and spatial analysis of cervical cancer services in The Gambia
ME Mali, O Sanyang, KL Harris, J Sorensen… - BMC Women's …, 2023 - Springer
Background Cervical cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-
related death in Gambian women. The Gambian Ministry of Health is striving to improve …
related death in Gambian women. The Gambian Ministry of Health is striving to improve …
Population-Level Access to Breast Cancer Early Detection and Diagnosis in Nigeria
AD Omisore, EJ Sutton, RA Akinola, AG Towoju… - JCO Global …, 2023 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE Mammography, breast ultrasound (US), and US-guided breast biopsy are
essential services for breast cancer early detection and diagnosis. This study undertook a …
essential services for breast cancer early detection and diagnosis. This study undertook a …
Radiologic patterns of distant organ metastasis in advanced breast cancer patients: Prospective review of computed tomography images
Background Breast cancer (BC) metastases to the abdomen and pelvis affect the liver,
mesentery, retroperitoneum, peritoneum, bladder, kidney, ovary, and uterus. The study …
mesentery, retroperitoneum, peritoneum, bladder, kidney, ovary, and uterus. The study …
Geospatial mapping of 2-hour access to timely essential surgery in the Philippines
X Lim, M Ayyappan, MWW Zaw, NK Mandyam… - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Timely access to safe and affordable surgery is essential for universal health
coverage. To date, there are no studies evaluating 2-hour access to Bellwether procedures …
coverage. To date, there are no studies evaluating 2-hour access to Bellwether procedures …
Breast cancer in Africa: an extensive surgical burden of paramount importance–letter to the editor
One form of cancer that begins in the breast tissue is breast cancer (BC). Due to its greater
mortality rate than most other malignancies and its annual prevalence of 2.1 million women …
mortality rate than most other malignancies and its annual prevalence of 2.1 million women …