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Wilms tumour: Long-term survival of patients treated at Mbingo Baptist Hospital in Cameroon between 2007 and 2012
Background: The survival rate of Wilms tumour (WT) in low-income sub-Saharan countries in Africa is below 50%. Thirty-five consecutive children …
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South African pilot study: End-to-end radiotherapy and medical physics dosimetry audits
Background: The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA), as an institute responsible for disseminating traceability, has embarked on establishing …
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A 10-year retrospective review of paediatric surgical oncology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Background: There are few modifiable risk factors for solid tumours (STs) in children, except in the presence of a predisposing …
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Comparing morphology, flow cytometry and molecular genetics in the assessment of minimal residual disease in children with B-acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL)
ackground: Minimal residual disease (MRD) detection has been shown to be the best prognostic factor in B-acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL). …
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Considerations for the verification of volumetric modulated arc therapy-planned dose distributions
Background: Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is the standard of care for many clinical indications, but should only be considered …
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The acceptability of colouring in as a mindfulness activity to reduce distress among adult chemotherapy in patients at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein
Mindfulness-based techniques have been used in the medical context to reduce patient distress. This study aimed to explore the acceptability …
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Breast cancer in Rivers State, Nigeria: Ten-year review of the Port Harcourt cancer registry
Background: With breast cancer (BCA) causing high morbidity and mortality among Nigerians, no population-based cancer registry study has been carried …
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Symptom awareness measures for breast and cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, while cervical cancer remains the …
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Head and neck cancer in Africa
Management is a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Published guidelines are available for the developed world, but there are …
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumours at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital from 2005 to 2015
Background: Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is the commonest mesenchymal malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract. Patient demographics and outcomes following imatinib …
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Diagnosis and staging of laryngopharyngeal tumours with flexible endoscopy: A prospective study
Background: Many suspected laryngopharyngeal neoplasms are examination under general anaesthesia (EUA). Office-based endoscopy is already routinely performed on all patients …
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Burkitt lymphoma: Trends in children below 15 years reveal priority areas for early diagnosis activities in north-west Cameroon
Background: Burkitt lymphoma is one of the most common childhood cancers in Cameroon. Incidence rates of 5.9/100 000 and 2.58 …
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The efficacy of strategies used to minimise or prevent Cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in patients
Background: Hearing loss is a major side effect of cisplatin-based chemotherapy. With a large burden of cancer in developing countries, …
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The ‘evil arrow’ myths and misconceptions of cancer at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Background: Myths and misconceptions have significant impact on the presentation and management of cancers globally. One such example includes ‘evil …
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Building a psychosocial and spiritual care service for children with cancer and their families
Background: Comprehensive, coordinated psychosocial, supportive and spiritual care is an essential component of the holistic care of childhood cancer sufferers …
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Table of Contents Vol 2 (2018)
The South African Journal of Oncology is a peer-reviewed on-line journal which publishes high quality articles on all aspects of …
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Burkitt lymphoma – Nutritional support during induction treatment: Effect on anthropometric parameters and morbidity of treatment
Background: Malnutrition is common in children diagnosed with cancer in Africa, and it adds to the morbidity and mortality of …
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A cost comparison of rasburicase versus dialysis in the management of children with acute leukaemia and lymphoma at a South African centre
Background: Tumour lysis syndrome is a common complication of haematological malignancies and has historically been managed with hyperhydration, urine alkalinisation …
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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours and neurofibromatosis 1: A case series and recommendations for care
Background: The incidence of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNST) in patients with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is significantly higher than …
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Chemotherapy administration standards and guidelines: The development of a resource document
There are no nationally recognised guidelines for the handling and administration of chemotherapy in South Africa. The Independent Clinical Oncology …
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