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View article: Navigating cancer care in Cameroon: a theory-guided inquiry on patient experiences at Mbingo Baptist Hospital
Navigating cancer care in Cameroon: a theory-guided inquiry on patient experiences at Mbingo Baptist Hospital Open
The study underscores the urgent need for systemic improvements in cancer care in Cameroon and similar contexts. Enhancing healthcare infrastructure, broadening financial protection, and fostering awareness and early detection are imperati…
View article: Developing a modern radiotherapy department in a rural hospital in Cameroon: The Mbingo experience
Developing a modern radiotherapy department in a rural hospital in Cameroon: The Mbingo experience Open
Although radiotherapy is critical for cancer cure and palliation, access to such expensive and sophisticated technology is very limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Cancer incidence in Africa is currently 1.5 million case pe…
View article: Mother–Child Approach to Cervical Cancer Prevention in a Low Resource Setting: The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services Story
Mother–Child Approach to Cervical Cancer Prevention in a Low Resource Setting: The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services Story Open
Introduction: The rates of cervical cancer screening in Cameroon are unknown and HPV vaccination coverage for age-appropriate youths is reported at 5%. Objectives: To implement the mother–child approach to cervical cancer prevention (cervi…
View article: Review of: "Adolescents’ Knowledge of Sexuality in a School Context: A Descriptive Study"
Review of: "Adolescents’ Knowledge of Sexuality in a School Context: A Descriptive Study" Open
In general, this is a well-done study, and the conclusions reflect the results. There is an unusual use of paragraphs in the introduction that could be optimized. Table 1 had some formatting (column) issues in my printed draft.
View article: The life they now live: role of missionary hospitals in Sub Saharan Africa
The life they now live: role of missionary hospitals in Sub Saharan Africa Open
Jesusʾ self confessed mandate was to proclaim good news to the poor and validate this message through miracles like healing. He sent out his followers to do likewise. Mission hospitals are the penultimate example of restoring health in the…
View article: Multiple Anogenital Cancers in a 26-Year-Old Female: A Case Report
Multiple Anogenital Cancers in a 26-Year-Old Female: A Case Report Open
High-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections cause squamous intraepithelial lesions which act as precursors to invasive cancers. Due to the integration of HPV into host DNA, patients who have been diagnosed with HPV-associated invasive …
View article: Perceptions of Cancer in Parents of Adolescent Daughters in Northwest Cameroon
Perceptions of Cancer in Parents of Adolescent Daughters in Northwest Cameroon Open
Background: Cancer is a rapidly rising cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Cervical cancer, in particular, is still one of the leading causes of mortality for women in this setting. The uptake of healthcare services is …
View article: Review of: "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice (KAP) Study for Reducing Invalid Vaccine Doses in Routine Immunization: A Cross-Sectional Study in Urban Slums of Bangladesh"
Review of: "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice (KAP) Study for Reducing Invalid Vaccine Doses in Routine Immunization: A Cross-Sectional Study in Urban Slums of Bangladesh" Open
Potential competing interests: No potential competing interests to declare.Thank you for the opportunity to review this paper of the KAP for reducing invalid vaccine doses
View article: Oncologic Outcomes of Surgically Treated Cervical Cancer with No Residual Disease on Hysterectomy Specimen: A 4C (Canadian Cervical Cancer Collaborative) Working Group Study
Oncologic Outcomes of Surgically Treated Cervical Cancer with No Residual Disease on Hysterectomy Specimen: A 4C (Canadian Cervical Cancer Collaborative) Working Group Study Open
Minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of macroscopic cervical cancer leads to worse oncologic outcomes than with open surgery. Preoperative conization may mitigate the risk of surgical approach. Our objective was to describe the onc…
View article: Aid when ‘there is nothing left to offer’: Experiences of palliative care and palliative care needs in humanitarian crises
Aid when ‘there is nothing left to offer’: Experiences of palliative care and palliative care needs in humanitarian crises Open
Access to palliative care, and more specifically the alleviation of avoidable physical and psychosocial suffering is increasingly recognized as a necessary component of humanitarian response. Palliative approaches to care can meet the need…
View article: EP374/#164 A double-blind randomized trial comparing surgeon-administered transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with placebo after midline laparotomy in gynecologic oncology
EP374/#164 A double-blind randomized trial comparing surgeon-administered transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with placebo after midline laparotomy in gynecologic oncology Open
Objectives Surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block is a contemporary approach to providing postoperative analgesia. We evaluated its efficacy in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, hypothesizing that …
View article: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Distance Learning and Telementoring Program for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Cameroon
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Distance Learning and Telementoring Program for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Cameroon Open
Importance Although Africa has the highest burden of cervical cancer in the world, educational resources to achieve the 90-70-90 targets set by the World Health Organization in its strategy to eliminate cervical cancer are lacking in the r…
View article: Assessing knowledge, attitudes and belief toward HPV vaccination of parents with children aged 9–14 years in rural communities of Northwest Cameroon: a qualitative study
Assessing knowledge, attitudes and belief toward HPV vaccination of parents with children aged 9–14 years in rural communities of Northwest Cameroon: a qualitative study Open
Background Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination is essential for the WHO cervical cancer elimination initiative. In Cameroon, HPV vaccine uptake is currently 5%. To assess the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of parents of young girls a…
View article: Study protocol for assessing knowledge, attitudes and belief towards HPV vaccination of parents with children aged 9–14 years in rural communities of North West Cameroon: a qualitative study
Study protocol for assessing knowledge, attitudes and belief towards HPV vaccination of parents with children aged 9–14 years in rural communities of North West Cameroon: a qualitative study Open
Introduction Despite human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine being incorporated in the National Immunisation Programme in Cameroon in 2019, HPV vaccine uptake among eligible girls has been poor (5%). The barriers to HPV vaccination in this hig…
View article: EPV126/#448 Undifferentiated and dedifferentiated carcinoma of the endometrium: clinicopathologic features and implications for prognostication and management
EPV126/#448 Undifferentiated and dedifferentiated carcinoma of the endometrium: clinicopathologic features and implications for prognostication and management Open
Objectives Undifferentiated and dedifferentiated endometrial carcinomas (UEC/DDEC) are rare, high grade, and have only been increasingly recognized within the past decade. Studies of their behavior and response to adjuvant to guide prognos…
View article: EPV063/#357 The impact of surgical approach in cases with no residual disease on hysterectomy specimen: a 4C (Canadian cervical cancer collaborative) working group study
EPV063/#357 The impact of surgical approach in cases with no residual disease on hysterectomy specimen: a 4C (Canadian cervical cancer collaborative) working group study Open
Objectives The adverse effect of laparoscopic/robotic surgery in cervical cancer has been established, however the exact patient population that this applies to has not been fully elucidated. Our objective was to characterize the impact of…
View article: EPV062/#354 Comparison of outcomes between abdominal, minimally invasive and combined vaginal- laparoscopic hysterectomy in patients with stage IAI/IA2 cervical cancer: 4C (Canadian cervical cancer collaborative) study
EPV062/#354 Comparison of outcomes between abdominal, minimally invasive and combined vaginal- laparoscopic hysterectomy in patients with stage IAI/IA2 cervical cancer: 4C (Canadian cervical cancer collaborative) study Open
Objectives Although minimally invasive(MIS) radical hysterectomy has been associated with worse survival compared to abdominal hysterectomy(AH), only 8% of patients in the LACC trial had microinvasive disease(Stage IA1/IA2). We sought to d…
View article: Risk reduction strategies for BRCA1/2 hereditary ovarian cancer syndromes: a clinical practice guideline
Risk reduction strategies for BRCA1/2 hereditary ovarian cancer syndromes: a clinical practice guideline Open
Objective The purpose of this guideline is to make recommendations regarding the care of women who harbour a pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant in BRCA1 and BRCA2 . Methods Draft recommendations were formulated based on evidence obtai…
View article: An Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Clinical Practice Guideline: Consolidation or Maintenance Systemic Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Stage II, III, or IV Epithelial Ovary, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
An Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Clinical Practice Guideline: Consolidation or Maintenance Systemic Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Stage II, III, or IV Epithelial Ovary, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma Open
Objective: To provide recommendations on systemic therapy options in consolidation or maintenance therapy for women with newly diagnosed stage II, III, or IV epithelial ovary, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma including all h…
View article: Disparities in the survival of endometrial cancer patients in a public healthcare system: A population-based cohort study.
Disparities in the survival of endometrial cancer patients in a public healthcare system: A population-based cohort study. Open
Objective: Social determinants of health (SDH) have been shown to correlate with adverse cancer outcomes. It is unclear if their impact goes beyond behavioral risk or healthcare access. We aimed to evaluate the association of SDH with endo…
View article: How to reduce the impact of cervical cancer worldwide: Gaps and priority areas identified through the essential cancer and primary care packages: An analysis of effective interventions
How to reduce the impact of cervical cancer worldwide: Gaps and priority areas identified through the essential cancer and primary care packages: An analysis of effective interventions Open
Background Cervical cancer is a preventable cancer; therefore, countries should provide strategic, evidence‐based health services to reduce its incidence and impact on their populations. Two packages of health services that group together …