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Chapter one Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and first cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide with a world number of new cases estimated at 1,384,155 in 2008.[1] Its worldwide prevalence is still on the rise[2, 3] and nowadays breast cancer is considered to be an increasing public health... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Breast cancer is said to be the commonest cancer and the most lethal malignancy in women across the world. Most of the cases are brought late to the hospital when the conditions are severe with multiple nodal involvements and poorer clinical-pathological prognostic outcome. If breast changes are detected early and treatment commenced... Continue Reading

Despite the rapid increase in the number of cancer patients in Kenya, the immense physical and  psychological challenges that this diagnosis brings both during and after treatment remain largely  unaddressed. Literature shows that cancer illness is greatly feared. The fear may influence self  disclosure by patients regarding the effects of... Continue Reading

Anatomical variation in the human body presents a complex challenge to design a universal antenna for all. The presence of the human body in close proximity to the antenna also presents a challenge as the near field strongly couples with a lossy medium. Other challenges include design of an antenna that is small in size without affecting its... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The data for this research work titled statistical analysis of reported cases of Breast cancer was collected from the National Hospital Abuja. The statistical tool used for the analysis of the data is Time Series. The time series model gave a slope of -1.2 which indicates that new cases of the disease is gradually decreasing. TABLE OF... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the study This chapter describes the Background of the study, the statement of the problem, objectives of the study, Research Questions, significance of the study, scope/delimitation of the study and Operational definitions of terms. The development of the human breast begins during gestation but is not complete at... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the study This chapter describes the Background of the study, the statement of the problem, objectives of the study, Research Questions, significance of the study, scope/delimitation of the study and Operational definitions of terms. The development of the human breast begins during gestation but is not complete at... Continue Reading

This was done by a group of then  medical students of igbinedion university Okada. ... Continue Reading

This was done by a group of then  medical students of igbinedion university Okada. ... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.1            INTRODUCTION Over the year the leading cause of death in women aged between 35-54 years is breast cancer and second to cardiovascular disease in order women (Logan 1975). Mortality and incidence rate vary throughout the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This is a prospective study carried out in Isuochi among primary school teachers to know the compliance of the teachers on Breast cancer screening technique or method as it concern the mammography examination and Self Breast Examination (SBE). The research was done in nine communities in Isuochi, Abia state. The research was carried out... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This is a prospective study carried out in Isuochi among primary school teachers to know the compliance of the teachers on Breast cancer screening technique or method as it concern the mammography examination and Self Breast Examination (SBE). The research was done in nine communities in Isuochi, Abia state. The research was carried out... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The issue of breast cancer among women cannot be over-emphasized nor can it be overstated in the world today. Particularly, there are reports that breast cancer is the major cause of death... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT..................................................................................................................................... i COPYRIGHT.................................................................................................................................. ii DECLARATION... Continue Reading

 ABSTRACT Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that allows modern diagnostics and treatments cancer using  radio pharmaceuticals  original  radio-tracers  (drugs linked to a radioactive isotope).   Radio-pharmaceuticals  are considered a special group of drugs and thus their preparation and use are regulated by a set of policies that... Continue Reading

 ABSTRACT Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that allows modern diagnostics and treatments cancer using  radio pharmaceuticals  original  radio-tracers  (drugs linked to a radioactive isotope).   Radio-pharmaceuticals  are considered a special group of drugs and thus their preparation and use are regulated by a set of policies that... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The economic burden of cancer and the stress of payment require that, health care providers provide quality cost-effective care that will shorten the stay of patients in the hospital and reduce the frequency of visit to health facilities. This study investigated the economic burden of cancer patients and payment coping mechanism in Jos... Continue Reading

Abstract From February 2014 to November 2014 inclusive, (200) patients presented for breast imaging and of these, (100) formed the study group , All patients in the study group were imaged with breast ultrasound. There was inclusive and exclusive data due to the lack of required information. The appearance of specific types of breast carcinoma has... Continue Reading

1.0       INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of death of cancer among women in developing countries (WHO, 2005). Globally, cervical cancer is the fifth most-deadly cancer in women (WHO, 2006). The global estimates are 452,000 new cases and more than 234,000 deaths from cervical cancer annually 80% of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT X-ray is one of the strongest radiation therapy that uses high energy shrink tumors and kill cancerous cell.  The hard x-rays isotopes has sealed tiny pellets placed in patients body which when decayed naturally gives off radiation that damage the nearby cancer cell and the DNA of the molecules inside cells that carry genetic... Continue Reading

A Systemic Review of Incidence of Cancer and Challenges to its Treatment  in Nigeria Njaka SRN* Ebonyi State University, Nursing Science, Presco Campus Abaki Ebonyi State, Abakaliki, Nigeria Abstract This study systematically reviewed the incidence of cancer and the challenges to its treatment in Nigeria.  Critical and in depth review of the... Continue Reading

1.0       INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of death of cancer among women in developing countries (WHO, 2005). Globally, cervical cancer is the fifth most-deadly cancer in women (WHO, 2006). The global estimates are 452,000 new cases and more than 234,000 deaths from cervical cancer annually 80% of... Continue Reading

A Systemic Review of Incidence of Cancer and Challenges to its Treatment  in Nigeria Njaka SRN* Ebonyi State University, Nursing Science, Presco Campus Abaki Ebonyi State, Abakaliki, Nigeria Abstract This study systematically reviewed the incidence of cancer and the challenges to its treatment in Nigeria.  Critical and in depth review of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT X-ray is one of the strongest radiation therapy that uses high energy shrink tumors and kill cancerous cell. The hard x-rays isotopes has sealed tiny pellets placed in patients body which when decayed naturally gives off radiation that damage the nearby cancer cell and the DNA of the molecules inside cells that carry genetic information.... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Breast feeding promotion plays a significant role in the well being of nursing mother and their children. There have been so many benefits from breast feeding for nursing mothers and their child; for mothers the benefits include decreased risk of ovarian and breast cancers, potential reduced... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Breast self examination is a monthly examination a woman can perform by herself to check for breast cancer, breast self examination is cheap and not painful, however it is dependent on the knowledge and attitude of women and young girls towards it. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge of breast self examination among fresh... Continue Reading

Abstract Breast lumps are a very common complaint for women of all ages. Breast lumps may occur spontaneously or gradually and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as breast pain, changes in the skin or changes in the nipple. A breast lump may or may not be noticeableÂ... Continue Reading

Abstract The aim of this research is to design a precise statistical model that shows the relation between the possibility of the incidence of prostate cancer and the disease risk factors. Also this research aims to determine the best of the three statistical methods to suit the research data related to prostate cancer and to identify the most... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Cancer of the cervix remains the most common malignant neoplasm of the female genitalia and the second most common cancer in women.. Cervical Cancers screening serves to detect the possibility that a cancer is present. The main objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and acceptability of Cervicals Cancer Screening among... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... i DECLARATION ......................................................................................................................................... iv... Continue Reading