Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Cancer"
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Assessment of patient delay among women presenting with breast cancer at Mulago Hospital: Magnitude and factors.
(Makerere University, 2014)Background: In Uganda, the majority of patients with breast cancer present with advanced disease which is majorly attributed to late presentation and this is associated with low survival rates. The aim of this study was ... -
Comparison of palpation and ultrasonography in evaluation of cervical lymph node metastases in patients presenting with head and neck cancers at Mulago Hospital.
(2009)BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancers include cancers from the nose, ears, paranasal sinuses, oropharyx, nasopharynx, hypo pharynx, laryx and thyroid, parotid and the salivary glands. The presence of a metastatic node on one ... -
Doctor-patient communication,associated factors and needs among children with cancer aged 8-15 years at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2019-08-08)Background: The burden of cancer in children is increasing worldwide including Uganda. Communication with paediatric cancer patients is complex and entails at least a triad; the patient, parent/caregiver and provider, ... -
Hearing loss in patients receiving cisplatin at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2012-06)Introduction. Cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloridoplatinum) is an antineoplastic agent with ototoxic effects (1-7). Cisplatin-induced ototoxicity is manifested as high – frequency sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Audiologic ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ugandan men regarding prostate cancer.
(Elsevier, 2013)Abstract Background: The incidence of prostate cancer in Uganda is one of the highest recorded in Africa. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Uganda. Objective: This study assessed the current knowledge, ... -
Outcomes of acute Leukemia in children at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(2019-03)Background: Acute leukemia is the most common cancer in children worldwide, representing approximately 25% of all childhood malignancies. Five year overall survival rates are greater than 90% and 65% to 70% for acute ... -
Prevalence of lower limb deep venous thrombosis using doppler ultrasound among patients with abdomino-pelvic malignancies at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term encompassing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a major complication of cancer. Studies show that 10-15% of patients with cancer suffer a VTE ... -
Treatment outcomes of HIV infected patients with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma treated with standard dose compared with dose-modified chop chemotherapy at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2018)Introduction: Despite the increased access to effective combination ART, there is still significant mortality associated with malignancies in HIV-positive patients. Because majority of patients present late especially with ... -
Typical diagnostic reference levels for common indications for computed tomography scans among adult patients in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: As the number of CT scan examinations performed in Uganda has increased tremendously so has the medical exposure to ionizing radiation along with the risk of developing cancer. The ICRP recommends Indication ...