Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a lancet oncology commission
Summary In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), urgent action is needed to curb a growing crisis in
cancer incidence and mortality. Without rapid interventions, data estimates show a major …
cancer incidence and mortality. Without rapid interventions, data estimates show a major …
Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020: a review of current estimates of the national burden, data gaps, and future needs
F Bray, DM Parkin, F Gnangnon, G Tshisimogo… - The Lancet …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background With the cancer burden rising in sub-Saharan Africa, countries in the region
need surveillance systems to measure the magnitude of the problem and monitor progress …
need surveillance systems to measure the magnitude of the problem and monitor progress …
Radiotherapy resources in Africa: an International Atomic Energy Agency update and analysis of projected needs
SNC Elmore, A Polo, JM Bourque, Y Pynda… - The Lancet …, 2021 - thelancet.com
The number of patients with cancer in Africa has been predicted to increase from 844 279 in
2012 to more than 1· 5 million in 2030. However, many countries in Africa still lack access to …
2012 to more than 1· 5 million in 2030. However, many countries in Africa still lack access to …
The global, regional, and national burden and trends of breast cancer from 1990 to 2019: results from the global burden of disease study 2019
S Xu, Y Liu, T Zhang, J Zheng, W Lin, J Cai… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background The burden of breast cancer has been increasing globally. The epidemiology
burden and trends need to be updated. This study aimed to update the burden and trends of …
burden and trends need to be updated. This study aimed to update the burden and trends of …
Addressing cancer care inequities in sub-Saharan Africa: current challenges and proposed solutions
Introduction Cancer is a significant public health challenge globally, with nearly 2000 lives
lost daily in Africa alone. Without adequate measures, mortality rates are likely to increase …
lost daily in Africa alone. Without adequate measures, mortality rates are likely to increase …
The epidemiology of breast cancer
E Arzanova, HN Mayrovitz - Exon Publications, 2022 - exonpublications.com
As of 2020, breast cancer has become the most diagnosed cancer globally, overtaking lung
and prostate cancers. Breast cancer incidence is increasing globally with cases expected to …
and prostate cancers. Breast cancer incidence is increasing globally with cases expected to …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of Kaposi's sarcoma in sub-Saharan Africa
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) has become a common AIDS-defining cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.
Kaposi's sarcoma-associated human herpesvirus strongly modulated by HIV-related …
Kaposi's sarcoma-associated human herpesvirus strongly modulated by HIV-related …
Hepatocellular carcinoma: measures to improve the outlook in sub-Saharan Africa
CW Spearman, G Dusheiko, E Jonas… - The Lancet …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a leading public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, and it is
most prevalent in young adults (median 45 years [IQR 35–57]). Overall, outcomes are poor …
most prevalent in young adults (median 45 years [IQR 35–57]). Overall, outcomes are poor …
Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on population‐based cancer registry
I Soerjomataram, A Bardot, J Aitken… - … Journal of cancer, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The COVID‐19 pandemic has caused disruptions to national health systems and impacted
health outcomes worldwide. However, the extent to which surveillance systems, such as …
health outcomes worldwide. However, the extent to which surveillance systems, such as …
Age-standardised incidence rate and epidemiology of colorectal cancer in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
N Arhin, P Ssentongo, M Taylor, EJ Olecki… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally,
with low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately affected …
with low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately affected …