Breast Cancer in Nigeria: Diagnosis, Management and Challenges

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical
Cover of the book Breast Cancer in Nigeria: Diagnosis, Management and Challenges by Erhabor Osaro, AuthorHouse UK
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Erhabor Osaro ISBN: 9781504996778
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK Publication: March 9, 2016
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK Language: English
Author: Erhabor Osaro
ISBN: 9781504996778
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
Publication: March 9, 2016
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK
Language: English

Worldwide, breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women and it is characterized by regional variations and late clinical presentation and poor access in low and middle income countries including Nigeria. It is disproportionately responsible for mortality among women in developing countries compared to those in developed countries. There are several challenges associated with the effective management of breast cancer in Nigeria; financial barriers limit womens access to screening and treatment services, late-stage presentation, high incidence of triple negative breast cancers and failure in stewardship by government in their inability to provide the best possible cancer care like their counterparts in the West. There is an urgent need to step up activities through governmental and non-governmental agencies to promote advocacy, national policy on training of personnel for diagnosis, clinical and self-breast examination and nationwide screening program (mammography) in order to enhance early detection, control the upward trends and reduce the mortality rate associated with breast cancer. Routine age appropriate and specific breast screening should become an integral part of healthcare system in Nigeria allowing for early detection and intervention; aggressive awareness campaign on the advantages of early diagnosis and the dangers of late presentation, need to offer universal and affordable treatment, implementation of a strategy to offer annual mammogram to women above the age threshold for breast cancer, increased budgetary allocation for the diagnosis and management of cancer, more investment in the training of healthcare workers involved in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer, provision of Health Education encouraging women to conduct routine Breast Self Examination (BSE). BSE could become a simple, low-priced, secure, effective, appropriate and feasible screening tool in Nigeria. There is need to re-emphasize the importance of prompt reporting of any new breast symptoms to a health professional. Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) should become part of a periodic health examination, preferably at least every three years. Asymptomatic women aged 40 and over should be offered a CBE as part of a periodic health examination, preferably annually. Objective implementation of these steps can help reduce the incidence of breast cancer-related mortality in Nigeria.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Worldwide, breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women and it is characterized by regional variations and late clinical presentation and poor access in low and middle income countries including Nigeria. It is disproportionately responsible for mortality among women in developing countries compared to those in developed countries. There are several challenges associated with the effective management of breast cancer in Nigeria; financial barriers limit womens access to screening and treatment services, late-stage presentation, high incidence of triple negative breast cancers and failure in stewardship by government in their inability to provide the best possible cancer care like their counterparts in the West. There is an urgent need to step up activities through governmental and non-governmental agencies to promote advocacy, national policy on training of personnel for diagnosis, clinical and self-breast examination and nationwide screening program (mammography) in order to enhance early detection, control the upward trends and reduce the mortality rate associated with breast cancer. Routine age appropriate and specific breast screening should become an integral part of healthcare system in Nigeria allowing for early detection and intervention; aggressive awareness campaign on the advantages of early diagnosis and the dangers of late presentation, need to offer universal and affordable treatment, implementation of a strategy to offer annual mammogram to women above the age threshold for breast cancer, increased budgetary allocation for the diagnosis and management of cancer, more investment in the training of healthcare workers involved in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer, provision of Health Education encouraging women to conduct routine Breast Self Examination (BSE). BSE could become a simple, low-priced, secure, effective, appropriate and feasible screening tool in Nigeria. There is need to re-emphasize the importance of prompt reporting of any new breast symptoms to a health professional. Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) should become part of a periodic health examination, preferably at least every three years. Asymptomatic women aged 40 and over should be offered a CBE as part of a periodic health examination, preferably annually. Objective implementation of these steps can help reduce the incidence of breast cancer-related mortality in Nigeria.

More books from AuthorHouse UK

Cover of the book Teenage Girl's Guide to Happily Ever After by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book The Warriors of Atopia by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Two Suitcases by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Above & Beyond I'm Jesus by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Coventry - Cathedral of Peace by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book The Spinner of the Years by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Positive Family Therapy by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Beekemose by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Student Nurse 60'S Style by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Ocharlyie's Rhymes from the Niger by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Healthy Mental by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Weep Not by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book The Seven Steps to Personal and Professional Freedom by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book The Crown by Erhabor Osaro
Cover of the book Don't Be Moody by Erhabor Osaro
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy