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The pattern of comorbidities in cancer patients in Lagos, South-Western Nigeria

Article scientifique 2018 Anglais

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PURPOSE: Comorbidities have been indicated to influence cancer care and outcome, with strong associations between the presence of comorbidities and patient survival. The objective of this study is to determine the magnitude and pattern of comorbidities in Nigerian cancer populations, and demonstrate the use of comorbidity indices in predicting mortality/survival rates of cancer patients. METHODS: Using a retrospective study design, data were extracted from hospital reports of patients presenting for oncology care between January 2015 and December 2016 at two tertiary health facilities in Lagos, Nigeria. Patient comorbidities were ranked and weighted using the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Comorbidities occur significantly in Nigerian cancer patients and influence the prognosis, treatment outcome and survival rates of these patients. There is a need to routinely evaluate cancer patients for comorbidities with the aim of instituting appropriate multidisciplinary management measures where necessary.

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Salako, O., Okediji, P., Habeebu, M., Fatiregun, O., Awofeso, O., Okunade, K., Odeniyi, I., Salawu, K., Oboh, E. (2018). The pattern of comorbidities in cancer patients in Lagos, South-Western Nigeria. https://doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2018.843

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Omolola Salako Paul Okediji Muhammad Habeebu Omolara Fatiregun Opeyemi Awofeso Kehinde S. Okunade I.A Odeniyi Kahmil Salawu Evaristus Oseiwe Oboh

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