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Cancer Patients' Illness Experiences During a Group Intervention
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Mariska Venter --- North-West University, Chris Venter --- North-West University, Karel Botha --- North-West University, Munro Strydom --- Stikland Hospital,The study used secondary data analysis to explore cancer patients' illness experiences during a listening group intervention. Participants were 12 patients (age range 22 to 62 years in age; males = 4; females = 8). Data were analysed using qualitative... -
Cancer Treatment in South Africa: A Narrative Literature Review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Mariska Venter --- North-West University, Chris Venter --- North-West University, Karel Botha --- North-West University,Due to the advances in cancer treatment, there are a growing number of cancer survivors. Finishing treatment rarely indicates the end of the cancer experience. As a result, cancer management has shifted from an acute care model to one that... -
Breast Cancer Health Beliefs and Perceived Barriers to Self-Examination Amongst Hindu Women in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Catherine Govender --- University of South Africa, Prashilla Soma --- University of Pretoria, Leeana Persad --- University of Witwatersrand, Julie Moodley --- National Health Laboratory Services, Vinay Rajah --- , South AfricaThis study explored the breast cancer health beliefs and perceived barriers to breast self-examination of South African Hindu women. Participants were 68 Hindu women (mean age = 39.36 years SD=13.42) from two South African cities. They completed the Champion's Health... -
Papillary thyroid cancer: sporadic or inherited?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Mogili --- Resident Department of Internal Medicine, K Rajamani --- Endocrinology and Diabetes Center,Background: Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is one of the most common thyroid malignancies, with an increase in incidence rates over the past few decades. Although the exact cause of thyroid cancer in most patients is still unclear, the possibility of... -
Case Studies: Unusual phaeochromocytomas in African families: the importance of genetic testing
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Krause --- Division of Human Genetics, South Africa C Feben --- Division of Human Genetics, South Africa C Van Wyk --- Division of Human Genetics, South Africa K Huddle --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, South Africa FJ Raal --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, South Africa -
Paravertebral block as a sole technique for the anaesthetic management of a patient with myalgic encephalomyelitis undergoing breast cancer surgery
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Kinsley Enohumah --- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Ireland S. Raza Mehdi --- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Ireland Alan J. McShane --- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Ireland Crina L. Burlacu --- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, IrelandMyalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a multifaceted organic disease which, owing to its non-specific multiple symptoms that include incapacitating fatigue, deeply affects the quality of life of diseased patients. It carries a perceived risk of an adverse reaction to drugs, including... -
Hormone Therapy: a practical guide to risk assessment for short-term symptomatic treatment of menopausal symptoms
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: EJC Hugo --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, TI Siebert --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, TF Kruger --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,As part of its colourful history, the menopause was described in 1887 as “the inability of the ovaries to retire in graceful old age…transmitting their irritation to the brain… and leading to extreme nervousness or an outburst of actual insanity.1”... -
A bibliometric analysis of research publications funded partially by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) during a 10-year period (1994–2003)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: C Albrecht --- Cancer Association of South Africa,Background: The objective of this study was to establish the quantity and quality of research publications outputs by grant recipients of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) over a 10-year period (1994–2003). -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice Part 5: Lifestyle and cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: EW Derman --- MRC/UCT Research Unit, S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa M Dreyer --- , DN Patel --- , CJ Nossel --- , MP Schwellnus --- MRC/UCT Research Unit, -
Oropharyngeal carcinoma: a sexually transmitted disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: WFP Van Heerden --- Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology, South Africa AW Van Zyl --- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, South AfricaHuman papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is on the increase and accounts for 18% to 63% of OPC. It occurs mostly in young males with no other identifiable risk factors. The vast majority of HPV-associated OPC is attributable to HPV16... -
The state of affairs of the public sector mammography service in the Free State Pprovince of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: WS Harmse --- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, CS De Vries --- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: The Cancer Association of South Africa stated that breast health services in South Africa were “fragmented and not comprehensive.” The aim of study was to investigate the current state of public sector mammography in the Free State, and to... -
Emotional intelligence and locus of control of adult patients with breast cancer receiving treatment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: O Brown --- Department of Psychology, E Swartz --- Department of Psychology,Background: This article investigates emotional intelligence and locus of control in an adult breast cancer population receiving treatment. Gaining insight into these constructs will contribute to improving breast cancer patients' psychological well-being and to reducing physical vulnerability to disease before... -
Anxiety and the patient with breast cancer: a review of current research and practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: HM Van Oers --- Durban Oncology Centre, L Schlebusch --- University of KwaZulu-Natal,Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Statistics reveal that the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer is increasing in South Africa. In particular, there appears to be a growing incidence in younger, black women in... -
Melanoma continues to rise throughout the world
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Revelas --- Department of Pathology, Greece O Tahmazidis --- Department of Pathology,Melanoma has become a common form of cancer. The incidence of melanoma tends to increase with increasing latitude, being low in southern, sunny tropical areas, where dark skins are more prevalent, and high in the north, in temperature areas, where... -
Modern management of colorectal cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: RJ Baigrie --- Department of Colorectal Surgery,Colorectal cancer affects approximately 1:20 of the population and in South Africa is largely managed by general surgeons. Management of this disease has undergone very significant changes over the last two decades. Until very recently, only two academic general surgery... -
The influence of gender roles and traditional healing on cervical screening adherence amongst women in a Cape Town peri-urban settlement
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Despina Learmonth --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Anica Jansen van Vuuren --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Chantelle De Abreu --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaBackground: Cervical cancer is the third most common gynaecologic malignancy worldwide and is the second most common cancer among South African women. Although entirely preventable, cervical cancer is responsible for the death of approximately 3 027, 53% of those diagnosed,... -
Prostate cancer profile and risk stratification of patients treated at Universitas Annex Department of Oncology, Bloemfontein, Free State, during 2008 to 2010
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Sherriff --- Department of Oncology, South Africa N Da Costa --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa A Engelbrecht --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa A Li --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa N Price --- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, South Africa G Joubert --- Faculty of Health Science, Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaBackground: Prostate cancer commonly occurs in older men. Since TNM staging excludes prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level and Gleason score, patients with prostate cancer are divided into risk groups when deciding on treatment options. This study determined the profile and risk... -
Acceptability of human papillomavirus vaccination among academics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Muhammad Ehsanul Hoque --- Graduate School of Business and Leadership, South AfricaBackground: The South African Government has recently implemented the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme through the school health system. For the vaccination programme to be effective, it is important to investigate the acceptability of the vaccines among university academics. The... -
Performing illness and health: the humanistic value of cancer narratives
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Maheshvari Naidu --- School of Social Sciences (Anthropology), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaCancer is a potent example of a disease that grips and plays out on the body in ways that are both visceral and visual. This paper explores issues of disease and disorder, functioning and malfunctioning in bodies marked by cancer... -
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: L A Denny --- Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, -
Cervical cancer in Southern Africa: The challenges
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M Moodley --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, -
Endometrial carcinoma: a South African perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M H Botha --- Unit for Gynaecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, -
Epithelial ovarian cancer in Southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: T Smith --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, F Guidozzi --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, -
Cancer of the vulva and vagina
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: A Mouton --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, -
HER-2 positive breast cancer and trastuzumab: lessons learnt by heart
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: K Outhoff --- Department of Pharmacology, South AfricaWomen treated with trastuzumab have an increased risk for developing cardiac problems, particularly if they receive prior or concurrent anthracyclines. Left ventricular dysfunction associated with trastuzumab treatment may progress to severe New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III/IV heart failure... -
Triple negative, basal-like and BRCA1-associated breast cancers – what’s the difference and should anyone care?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: T Slavik --- Ampath Pathology Laboratories, South AfricaBreast carcinoma is common in women and forms an integral part of the BRCA familial cancer syndromes. As breast cancer is considered a heterogeneous disease, clinicians have traditionally relied on clinical and morphologic findings, as well as hormone receptor/HER-2 status... -
Radiation therapy for cervix carcinoma: the benefits and constraints in sub-Saharan Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: H M Simonds --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Tygerberg Hospital, South AfricaCervix carcinoma is one of the most prevalent cancers in women in Africa. Primary and secondary prevention measures in place are currently not sufficient to prevent further cases. Radiotherapy is the main therapeutic option as most cases present at a... -
HER2 testing: ASCO/CAP guidelines and beyond – implications for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: S J Nayler --- Gritzman and Thatcher Laboratory, South AfricaHER2 status in breast cancer has major significance in terms of prognostication and prediction of response to chemotherapeutic agents, as well as being an absolute indicator for the use of trastuzumab. Recent guidelines for the testing and interpretation for HER2... -
Diagnosing epithelial ovarian cancer: can we detect it earlier?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M H Botha --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, South AfricaOvarian cancer often presents late and the mortality associated with the diagnosis is high. Even with careful clinical examination, many subtle signs may be missed. Observational studies confirm that tubal ligation and hysterectomy confer a protective effect. Screening of low-risk... -
Familial and genetic cancers in gynaecology
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: G. Dreyer --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaThe diagnosis of inherited cancer-susceptibility syndromes can enable identification of individuals at increased risk for earlyonset cancer. The treatment and prognosis of patients diagnosed with malignancy due to a germ-line mutation may differ from the standard therapy. -
The management of epithelial ovarian cancer: neoadjuvant chemotherapy and interval surgery
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: D G Allen --- Mercy Hospital for Women, Australia -
Understanding and incorporating human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer screening: a South African perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: K L Richter --- Department of Medical Virology,The identification of human papillomavirus (HPV) as the aetiological agent for cervical cancer has important implications for the future of cervical cancer screening and prevention strategies. Despite the availability of HPV vaccines, regular and adequate screening will remain the mainstay... -
The art of prescribing trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: K Outhoff --- Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology,The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is overexpressed in HER2-positive breast cancer. This confers characteristics associated with an overall poor prognosis, with early metastases to major visceral sites and a relative resistance to chemotherapy. Trastuzumab is a humanised... -
Investigating cervical cancer awareness: perceptions of the Female Cancer Programme in Mdantsane, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M M De Kubber --- Fellow, University of Leiden, The Netherlands A A W Peters --- Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Netherlands R P Soeters --- Consultant Gynaecologist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaBackground: The Female Cancer Programme (FCP) is offering women visual inspection with acetic acid screening and if necessary, cryotherapy and medication. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the awareness campaign. -
A pilot study of two radiation fractionation regimens in patients with cancer of the cervix, who were HIV positive and not on antiretroviral therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: A M Hocepied --- Department of Radiation Oncology, H Westerink --- Department of Radiation Oncology, R Lakier --- Department of Radiation Oncology,The Department of Radiation Oncology at the previously named Pretoria Academic Hospital (now the Steve Biko Hospital) undertook a pilot study between 2000 and 2001 of 20 patients who were human immunodeficiency virus-positive with locally advanced cancer of the cervix... -
Translation and validation of the EORTC QLQ-CX24 questionnaire into the indigenous African languages of
isiXhosa and AfrikaansItem type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: G C Du Toit --- Unit of Gynaecological Oncology, Tygerberg Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, D G Nel --- Centre for Statistical Consultation, University of Stellenbosch,Objectives: Quality of life (QOL) assessment plays an important role in oncological clinical practice and research settings when evaluating treatment outcome. Cervical cancer remains a prevalent disease in South African women. The current study translated the European Organisation for Research... -
Cervical cancer screening programme in Limpopo province: January 2007 to December 2010
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M T Mamahlodi --- HIV/AIDS, National Institute for Communicable Disease; National Health Laboratory Services; School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, L R Kuonza --- National Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa S Candy --- Corporate Data Warehouse; National Health Laboratory Services,Objective: South Africa launched a cervical screening policy in 2001 and aimed to screen 70% of women aged 30 years and older by the year 2010. The current study describes the performance of the cervical cancer screening programme that was... -
A retrospective analysis comparing clinical staging with magnetic resonance imaging staging in patients with cervical cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: J Sauer --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, H M Simonds --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, H Van der Merwe --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, S M Hattingh --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology,This single-institution retrospective study compares the accuracy of clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) staging of cervical cancer. For patients who underwent surgery, MRI and clinical staging were compared to final pathological stage. Pathological stage was utilised as the reference... -
Reasons why unscreened patients with cervical cancer present with advanced stage disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: L C Snyman --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, U Herbst --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Objective: Cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in South Africa, and the vast majority of women present with an advanced stage of the disease. This can be attributed to the absence of an implemented screening programme, resulting in... -
Consensus recommendations for the prevention of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: I F Adewole --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nigeria Y R Abauleth --- University Teaching Hospital of Cocody, Cote d’Ivoire I Adoubi --- Oncology Unit, Teaching Hospital of Treichville Teacher, Medical College; Coordinator of the PNLC, Cote d’Ivoire F Amorissani --- Department of Paediatrics, Cote d’Ivoire R I Anorlu --- Professor College of Medicine, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria O A Awolude --- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Nigeria H Botha --- Associate Professor and Head Unit of Gynaecological Oncology, Stellenbosch University; Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa J K Byamugisha --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Makerere University School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda L Cisse --- Head of Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Unit, Treichville Teaching Hospital Center, Cote d’Ivoire M Diop --- Director of Dakar Cancer Institute, Le Dantec University Hospital, Senegal S Doh --- Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cameroon A O Fabamwo --- Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Nigeria D Gahouma --- Clinic Union Medical, University of Health Sciences, Gabon H S Galadanci --- Medical Advisory Committee; Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria D Githanga --- Kenyan Paediatric Association, Kenya T M Magure --- University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Zimbabwe C Mabogunje --- Massey Street Children’s Hospital, Nigeria J Mbuthia --- University of Nairobi, Kenya L W Muchiri --- Department of Human Pathology, Kenya O Ndiaye --- Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, A M Nyakabau --- Clinical Oncologist, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Zimbabwe S B O Ojwang --- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya D Ramogola-Masire --- University of Pennsylvannia; University of Botswana, Botswana O Sekyere --- Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana T H Smith --- University of Witwatersrand, Charlotte Makeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa F O G Taulo --- Director Centre for Reproductive Health, Deputy Head and Associate Professor College of Medicine, Malawi A Wewege --- Private Practice, South Africa E Wiredu --- University of Ghana Medical School and School of Allied Health Sciences, Ghana O Yarosh --- Yarosh Medservice (PTY), Gaborone Private Hospital, BotswanaCervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that more than 200 million females older than 15 years are at risk in this region. This... -
Prolonged survival after laparoscopic splenectomy for recurrent ovarian cancer and no adjuvant therapy: a report and review of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: F Marriqoun-Harris --- The Sydney Gynaecologic Oncology Group, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Y J J Rhou --- The Sydney Gynaecologic Oncology Group, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, D Storey --- The University Of Sydney, Australia S Pather --- The Sydney Gynaecologic Oncology Group, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, -
Schistosoma haematobium in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient with cancer of the cervix
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: A M Hocepied --- Department of Radiation Oncology, R Lakier --- Head of Department, Department of Radiation Oncology, -
Alternative sampling methods for cervical cancer screening: practical perspectives from the laboratory
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: K L Richter --- Consultant Pathologist and Clinical Virologist, Department of Medical Virology,The coverage of cervical cancer screening in South Africa is inadequate, with an estimated 8.8-million unscreened women who are mainly serviced by the public health sector in lower-resourced areas. Alternative screening options need to be considered. Every step in the... -
Challenges in preventative care and research in primary healthcare facilities: information obtained during implementation of a cervical cancer screening project in the Tshwane Health District
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: G Dreyer --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, E F Mnisi --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, A Maphalala --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Objectives: The aim was to identify challenges to conducting research and obstacles to successful cervical cancer screening in public sector primary healthcare clinics (PHCs). -
Human papillomavirus DNA testing on self-collected vaginal tampon samples as a cervical cancer screening test in a Gauteng population
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: E F Mnisi --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, G Dreyer --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, K L Richter --- Department of Medical Virology, University of Pretoria; Tshwane Academic Division, A Horton --- Department of Anatomical Pathology, University of Pretoria; Tshwane Academic Division, L C Snyman --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Background: There is a need to simplify cervical cancer screening to reach more women. Tampon-collected specimens can be tested using molecular methods, but this type of self-screening has not been properly evaluated as a screening method in South Africa before... -
The effect of human immunodeficiency virus prevalence on the epidemiology of conventional cervical cytological abnormalities: an institutional experience
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: L C Snyman --- Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kalafong Academic Hospital, G Dreyer --- Head, Gynaecological Oncology Unit Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Objectives: Despite a shift towards other screening modalities, cervical cytology still has an important screening function in many settings. The worldwide human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic has impacted severely on cervical cancer, resulting in women presenting at a younger age... -
The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in cervical cancer: an overview of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: T J De Greve --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, L C Snyman --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in southern African women. Although the FIGO staging does not include lymph node status, lymph node metastasis is an important risk factor for recurrence and death in patients with early cervical cancer... -
Case of a locally advanced carcinoma cervix presenting with protrusio acetabuli: pre-screening era presentation rarely seen in modern times
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: A Mukherji --- Professor of Department of Radiotherapy, S Vivekanandham --- Department of Radiotherapy, India K S Reddy --- Regional Cancer Centre, The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, India -
Living with the late effects of cervical cancer treatment: a descriptive qualitative study at an academic hospital in Gauteng
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: SN Ntinga --- Oncology Nurse Cancer Diseases Hospital, Zambia JE Maree --- Department of Nursing Education, Faculty of Health Sciences,Objective: The late effects of cervical cancer and its treatment are well known. However, qualitative research describing how women experience these effects seems to be unavailable. The purpose of our study was to describe how women experienced the late effects... -
Adjuvant treatment, tumour recurrence and the survival rate of uterine serous carcinomas: a single-institution review of 62 women
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: F Pol --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Netherlands D Allen --- Department of Gynaelogical Oncology, Australia R Bekkers --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Netherlands P Grant --- Department of Gynaelogical Oncology, Australia S Hyde --- Department of Gynaelogical Oncology, AustraliaObjectives: The aim of this study was to assess our department’s management of uterine serous carcinoma (USC) and to determine the correlation of the recurrence and survival rates of stage I-IV patients with different adjuvant treatment modalities. -
Epithelioid trophoblastic tumour: a report of two cases
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: MMA Elhassan --- Radiation Oncology Department, Sudan H-T Wu --- Department of Anatomical Pathology, AL Van Wijk --- Department of Radiation Oncology, -
Retrospective analysis of patients with cancer of the cervix attending a radiotherapy outpatient department: experience from a university-based hospital in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M Nandi --- Department of Radiation Oncology, India A Mandal --- Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, India AK Asthana --- Radiotherapy and Radiation Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, IndiaObjective: A retrospective analysis of all patients with cancer of the cervix attending a radiotherapy outpatients department in a single unit from January 2005 to December 2006 was carried out to study their epidemiology, stage and status of presentation, compliance... -
An original risk of ovarian malignancy index and its predictive value in evaluating the nature of ovarian tumour
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Vesna Antovska --- Department of Urogynecology, Macedonia Milka Trajanova --- Department of Urogynecology, MacedoniaBackground: We carried out this study to evaluate the predictive value of an original risk of ovarian malignancy index (ROMI) devised by us. -
The impact of HIV infection on women receiving radiation for cervical cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Mapule Mangena --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Leon Snyman --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Greta Dreyer --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sheynaz Bassa --- Department of Radiation Oncology, Piet Becker --- Research Office, Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: The objective of the study was to compare patient characteristics, treatment toxicity and interruptions, and survival in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and HIV-negative cervical cancer patients receiving radiation as primary or adjuvant treatment. -
Transvaginal colour Doppler ultrasound in predicting response to chemoradiation in patients with carcinoma of the cervix
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Mishu Mangla --- SMS Medical College, India Deepak Singla --- Department of Anaesthesia,Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate the potential role of transvaginal colour Doppler ultrasound (TVCDUS) in predicting response to chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. -
Repeatability of manual coding of cancer reports in the South African National Cancer Registry, 2010
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: Nomathemba Dube --- School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, South African Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Brendan Girdler-Brown --- School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Khin Tint --- School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, South African Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Patricia Kellett --- South African National Cancer Registry, National Institute for Occupational Health,Data validity is a very important aspect of cancer registries in ensuring data quality for research and interventions. This study focused on evaluating the repeatability of manual coding of cancer reports in the South African National Cancer Registry (NCR). This... -
Clinical profile of patients diagnosed with primary lung cancer at the Pulmonology Division, Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, 2010-2011
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: S.D. Maasdorp --- Department of Internal Medicine Francois, C.E. Snyman --- Department of Internal Medicine Francois, M. Prins --- Department of Internal Medicine Francois, F.C. van Rooyen --- Department of Biostatistics, M.C. Struwig --- Offce of the Dean Faculty of Health Sciences,Lung cancer is regarded by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of death globally. Limited data are available on lung cancer epidemiology in South Africa. This study aimed to determine the profle of patients with lung cancer who... -
Anal human papillomavirus and anal squamous cell cancer in people living with HIV/AIDS: implications for southern africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: S Chirkut --- King Edward VIII Hospital,Southern Africa has the largest burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the world. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is increasingly being made available in the region. The disease has shifted from being a death sentence... -
A Study of lung cancer in Johannesburg, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: M Mukansi --- Head of Subdivision, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, C Smith --- Pulmonologist in Private Practice Morningside Mediclinic, C Feldman --- Head, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences,We investigated whether or not differences existed between black and white patients in Johannesburg with regard to the demographic and histological features of lung cancer. This was a retrospective case record review of patients with lung cancer, seen over seven... -
Expression of adhesion molecule epithelial cadherin and matrix metalloproteinase-9 in squamous neoplasia of the uterine cervix
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Julian Crasta --- Department of Pathology, India Gayatri Ravikumar --- Department of Pathology, India Sharon Koorse --- Department of Pathology, India Premalatha Siddharta --- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, India Elizabeth Vallikad --- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, IndiaBackground: The objective of the study was to evaluate the expression of cell adhesion molecules [epithelial cadherin (E-cadherin)] and extracellular matrix protease [matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9] in preinvasive and invasive lesions of squamous neoplasia of the uterine cervix. -
The expression status of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in epithelial ovarian cancer in Ibadan, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: MA Ajani --- Department of Pathology, Nigeria A Salami --- Department of Pathology, Nigeria OA Awolude --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nigeria AO Oluwasola --- Department of Pathology, Nigeria EEU Akang --- Department of Pathology, NigeriaBackground: It has been proposed that the overexpression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/neu proto-oncogene) could be a possible therapeutic target in epithelial ovarian cancer, as has been the case in breast carcinomas. However, there is lack... -
Palliative chemotherapy in recurrent carcinoma cervix: experience from a regional cancer centre in southern India
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Ravikiran Bonanthaya --- Department of Radiation Oncology, India KC Lakshmaiah --- Department of Medical Oncology, India Suresh Babu --- Department of Medical Oncology, India D Lokanatha --- Department of Medical Oncology, IndiaAims: To evaluate the clinical outcome and complications with two different palliative chemotherapy regimens in recurrent cervical carcinoma. -
Lymphovascular space invasion in early-stage endometrial cancer: adjuvant treatment and patterns of recurrence
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Esther van Barneveld --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Netherlands David G Allen --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Australia Ruud LM Bekkers --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Netherlands Peter T Grant --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AustraliaBackground: In early-stage endometrial cancer, lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) is an independent predictor of relapse of disease and poorer survival. Nevertheless, adjuvant treatment for LVSI-positive patients is variable. -
Pancreas cancer with Whipple’s operation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: R. Blaauw --- Associate Professor,The following case study was discussed at the SASPEN Workshop held during the Nutrition Congress 2014. It is a reflection of the general opinion of the audience, followed by a rationale of the latest literature on the topic. Herewith follows... -
The prevalence of chronic postmastectomy pain syndrome in female breast cancer survivors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Muhammed Luqmaan Variawa --- Department of Anaesthesiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Juan Scribante --- Department of Anaesthesiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Helen Perrie --- Department of Anaesthesiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Sean Chetty --- Department of Anaesthesiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaBackground: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses in women. Surgical treatment is indicated in most patients. Postmastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a debilitating neuropathic pain syndrome that develops after breast surgery. A review of the literature... -
Colon cancer and the consumption of red and processed meat: an association that is medium, rare or well done?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: SM Kassier --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South AfricaIn 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) indicated that red meat is a probable cause of colon cancer, while processed meat was classified as carcinogenic. The 2010 indicators of lifetime risk for developing colorectal cancer among South... -
Nutrition-related cancer prevention knowledge of undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Oluyemisi Folake Folasire --- Department of Human Nutrition, Nigeria Ayorinde Mobolanle Folasire --- Department of Radiotherapy, Nigeria Samuel Chikezie --- Department of Human Nutrition, NigeriaObjective: This study assessed the nutrition-related cancer prevention knowledge and dietary pattern of undergraduate students. -
Brachytherapy for cervical cancer: guidelines to facilitate patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Deirdré Long --- Department of Oncology, South Africa Hester Sophia Friedrich-Nel --- Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, South Africa Georgina Joubert --- Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaObjective: To establish patient-centred guidelines to assist multidisciplinary members in providing quality care for cervical cancer patients receiving brachytherapy. -
Immunohistochemistry markers in diagnosing high-grade serous carcinoma of ovary with breast metastasis: a rare case report
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Thiraviyam Elumalai --- Department of Radiotherapy, India Ashutosh Mukherji --- Department of Radiotherapy, India Debasis Gochhait --- Department of Pathology, IndiaOvarian cancer patients presenting with breast metastasis are a rare phenomenon. Very few cases have been documented so far in the literature and have shown that long-term prognosis of these patients is poor despite intense chemotherapy schedules. This report discusses... -
Experiences of women receiving high dose rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer at an academic hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: AD Dzaka --- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana JE Maree --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Education, South AfricaThe objective of this study was to present a descriptive summary of the experiences of women treated with high dose rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer. A qualitative descriptive design was used and 16 women treated at an academic hospital in... -
Obesity and kidney disease: hidden consequences of the epidemic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Csaba P Kovesdy --- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, United States Susan Furth --- Department of Pediatrics, United States Carmine Zoccali --- CNR – IFC Clinical Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Italy [FN0001]Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, and its prevalence has been projected to grow by 40% in the next decade. This increasing prevalence has implications for the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and also for chronic kidney disease. A high... -
The severity and optimal management of iron deficiency and anaemia before radiation for cervical cancer at the University of Pretoria Academic Hospitals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Greta Dreyer --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Anna E. Mostert --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Cathy Visser --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Arnold Mouton --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaBackground: In patients with locally advanced cervical cancer who receive radiotherapy, outcomes correlate significantly with haemoglobin level before and during therapy. These patients often have severe anaemia and require repeated transfusions to achieve and maintain optimal haemoglobin levels. -
Glutamine and its use in selected oncology settings
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Reinette Tydeman-Edwards --- Chief Dietician, South AfricaThis review summarises the latest evidence for the use of glutamine (GLN) in oncology taking cognisance of current systematic reviews and available guidelines. Various studies in adults suggest that GLN supplementation suppresses tumour growth, by restoring the function of natural... -
Invasive cervical cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection at Tygerberg Academic Hospital in the period 2003–2007: demographics and characteristics
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Abdiyah Diarra --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, South Africa Hennie Botha --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology Unit, South AfricaBackground: Despite the prevalence of HIV infection in women with pre-invasive and invasive cervical diseases managed at the Gynaecologic Oncology unit of Tygerberg Hospital, there is a lack of local data on the effect HIV/AIDS has on invasive cervical cancer... -
Impact of percutaneous nephrostomy in South African women with advanced cervical cancer and obstructive uropathy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Matthys Cornelis van Aardt --- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Judith van Aardt --- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Arnold Mouton --- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaObjectives: South Africa women with cervical carcinoma present at younger ages and the majority with advanced-stage disease. Certain patients may have a favourable outcome after placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) for obstructive uropathy in cervical cancer. -
Breast cancer among women in sub-Saharan Africa: prevalence and a situational analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Samuel Nambile Cumber --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Department of Nursing & Public Health, College of Health Sciences, South Africa Keneth Nkeh Nchanji --- Institute of Health and Biomedical Science, Cameroon Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni --- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Department of Nursing & Public Health, College of Health Sciences, South AfricaBreast cancer is the most common cause of death in women worldwide. The incidence of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been rising and yet many cases remain undetected. Studies reveal that the prevalence of breast cancer in most... -
Endometrial cancer with bone marrow metastases: a management dilemma
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Bt Guzha --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa T Adams --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa L Rogers --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa N Mbatani --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa H-t Wu --- South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)/University of Cape Town (UCT) Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre, South Africa N Fakie --- South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)/University of Cape Town (UCT) Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre, South Africa J Opie --- Division of Haematology Pathology, South Africa La Denny --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaA case is presented of a 67-year-old woman referred to the authors’ institution with endometrioid endometrial cancer with a leucoerythroblastic blood film and marked thrombocytopenia. On further evaluation, it was confirmed that she had grade 3 endometrial cancer with bone... -
Retrospective analysis of radiotherapy outcomes in breast cancer radiotherapy at a single institution
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M Heunis --- Radiation Oncology, South Africa DC Lombe --- Radiation Oncology, South Africa M McCaul --- Biostatistics Unit, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, South AfricaIntroduction: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. With the challenges of cancer treatment in developing countries there is a need for a systematic and methodical approach to treatment in resource-limited settings. -
Tumour and treatment factors influencing the outcome of chemo-radiation in stage IIB cervical cancer: a single institution experience
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Mtabeni Jemu --- Division of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Leon van Wijk --- Division of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Michelle Parker --- Radiobiology Section, Division of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Glenn Jones --- School of Clinical Medicine and Research, BahamasObjective: This study examined the effects of treatment and tumour factors on the overall survival of patients completing chemo-radiation for stage IIB cervical cancer, to identify modifiable factors that might improve outcome. -
A retrospective study of stage IB node-negative cervical cancer treated with adjuvant radiation with standard pelvic versus central small pelvic fields
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Tlotlo B Ralefala --- Division of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Leon van Wijk --- Division of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Rakiya Saidu --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, NigeriaObjective: To compare two types of postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) in early-stage, node-negative cervical cancer treated at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. -
Skin cancer awareness and sunscreen use among outpatients of a South African hospital: need for vigorous public education
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: NC Dlova --- Discipline of Dermatology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa R Gathers --- Department of Dermatology, Multicultural Dermatology Center, J Tsoka-Gwegweni --- Department of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, South Africa RJ Hift --- School of Clinical Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Melanoma incidence among white South Africans is increasing. Among black individuals, melanoma is associated with advanced stage at presentation and significant mortality. -
Risk factors and HIV infection among patients diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis at a regional/tertiary hospital in Kimberley, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: FK Mampuya --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, South Africa WJ Steinberg --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, South Africa JE Raubenheimer --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaBackground: Common risk factors for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are prolonged immobilisation, surgery, leg trauma or fracture, pregnancy, hormone therapy, heart failure, cancer, obesity, age, and smoking. The incidence of DVT in HIV-infected patients shows a two- to tenfold... -
Relationship between nutritional status and treatment-related neutropenia in children with nephroblastoma
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Kelly S Draper --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa GP Hadley --- Department of Paediatric Surgery, South Africa Kirthee Pillay --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa Nicola L Wiles --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South AfricaBackground: Assessment of nutritional status of paediatric oncology patients is crucial, as it may influence treatment and clinical outcomes. Concurrent malnutrition and cancer in children may lead to reduced chemotherapy delivery due to impaired tolerance and increased toxicity. -
Ovarian germ cell tumour and bleomycin-induced lung injury
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: P Barnardt --- Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology (MICO), South Africa S Griffith-Richards --- Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology (MICO), South AfricaBleomycin, an antibiotic agent with antitumour activity, is an important drug in the management of many oncological malignancies such as lymphoma and germ cell tumours. These tumours are potentially curable and mostly affect young people. The potential side effects and... -
Synchronous oligometastases in cervical cancer: a case report
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: BT Guzha --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa N Ngxola --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa T Adams --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa L Rogers --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa N Mbatani --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa H-T Wu --- South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)/University of Cape Town (UCT) Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre, Cape Town, South Africa, N Fakie --- South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)/University of Cape Town (UCT) Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre, Cape Town, South Africa, V Muzenda --- Department of Radiology, South Africa LA Denny --- Division of Gynaecology Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaIncidence and mortality of cervical cancer in South Africa is still very high and 4-6% of women present with FIGO stage IVB disease. However, the management of oligometastatic cervical cancer is not well decribed in literature. Treatment of stage IVB... -
A content analysis of online news media reporting on the human papillomavirus vaccination programme in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Sharon Attipoe-Dorcoo --- Health Science Center, School of Public Health, University of Texas, USA Vedantha Singh --- Cancer Research Initiative, University of Cape Town, South Africa Jennifer Moodley --- Cancer Research Initiative, University of Cape Town, South AfricaBackground: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among females in South Africa. In 2014 South Africa launched a national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for grade 4 girls attending public schools. Approximately 49% of South Africans have... -
Towards the development of a community-based model for promoting cervical cancer prevention among Yoruba women in Ibadan Nigeria: application of PEN-3 model
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: AD Olanlesi-Aliu --- School of Nursing, University of Western Cape, South Africa PD Martin --- School of Nursing, University of Western Cape, South Africa FM Daniels --- School of Nursing, University of Western Cape, South AfricaObjective: Through the identification of the barriers to the uptake of prevention services for cervical cancer and ways to promote prevention of cervical cancer in the community, this research study purposed the development of a community-based model for promoting cervical... -
The impact of venous thromboembolism on the outcomes of patients with cervical carcinoma, a retrospective analysis at a single institution
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Preyesh T Goven Shiba --- Department of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Vinay Sharma --- Department of Radiation Oncology, South AfricaBackground: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent cause of morbidity in patients with cervical cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the survival outcomes of patients with cervical cancer and VTE in a South African population. -
Bone involvement in patients with cervical carcinoma: a single-institution cohort study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: JL Butt --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa MH Botha --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tygerberg Hospital, South AfricaIntroduction: Bony metastases in cervical carcinoma are rare; however, autopsy studies indicate that they are underdiagnosed. A retrospective study was undertaken to describe the risk factors and tumour characteristics and estimate the prevalence of bone involvement in women with cervical... -
Discrepancy between preoperative endometrial sampling and hysterectomy diagnosis in endometrial cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Sanele E Mhlongo --- , South Africa Thinagrin D Naidoo --- , South Africa Bongumusa S Makhathini --- , South AfricaBackground: A study was conducted to determine the accuracy of preoperative endometrial sampling histology type and tumour grade results compared with the final postoperative diagnosis. -
A cohort study of treatment outcomes after radiotherapy in vulva carcinoma patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: T Goba-Mjwara --- , South Africa H Simonds --- , South Africa -
The use of microscopic haematuria can reduce the need for staging cystoscopy to exclude invasion of the urinary bladder by cervical carcinoma
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: L Vlok --- , South Africa S Wessels --- , South Africa K Du Toit --- , South Africa A Van der Merwe --- , South Africa -
A retrospective study comparing the efficiency of recurrent LSIL cytology to high-grade cytology as predictors of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or worse (CIN2+)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: R Suleman --- , South Africa MH Botha --- , South Africa -
Retrospective review of 37.4 Gy in 11 fractions for the palliation of advanced cervical cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Andriani K Morphis --- , South Africa Hildah Napo --- , South Africa Gina Joubert --- , South Africa -
Case study: nutritional considerations in the head and neck cancer patient
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nathaniël Van Wyk --- , South AfricaHead and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC) involves cancer of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx. By virtue of the tumour location, nutrition support in this patient cohort can be extremely challenging. A 48-year-old male presented with a two-month... -
Attachment and general well-being in breast cancer patients: Mediation of body esteem and social support
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Li Yanyan --- Southwest University, China Chen Xu --- Southwest University, ChinaThis study aimed to explore the mediation of body esteem and social support in the relationship between attachment and general well-being in breast cancer patients. We collected data from 150 women with breast cancer and 150 healthy women. Employing bootstrap... -
Social support and health-related quality of life in Nigerian cancer patients: Role of cancer-related stress
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Erhabor Sunday Idemudia --- North-West University, South Africa Desmond Uchechukwu Onu --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Maria-Chidi Christiana Onyedibe --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Lawrence E Ugwu --- North-West University, South AfricaWe investigated the mediating influence of cancer-related stress (CRS) in social support health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Nigerian cancer patients. Nigerian cancer patients (n = 316; female = 64.6%; mean age = 50.16 years, SD = 13 years) completed... -
Perioperative nutritional management of a Whipple’s patient
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Safiyah Hasson --- Groote Schuur Hospital, South AfricaPancreatic cancers comprise one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the world.1,2 A 70-year-old male presenting with a head of pancreas malignant mass was referred for nutritional optimisation as... -
Role of distress tolerance, meaning in life and social support in the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among Nigerian cancer patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Chinenye Joseph Aliche --- North-West University, South Africa Erhabor Sunday Idemudia --- North-West University, South AfricaWe examined the moderating roles of distress tolerance, meaning in life, and social support in the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among cancer patients. Participants included 301 cancer outpatients randomly selected from the oncology unit... -
Marine gastropods as potential sources of medicinal and nutraceutical compounds
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: TT Kereeditse --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa YAT Ngandjui --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa I Kamika --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa K de Bruyn --- Agriculture and Environmental Science Laboratories, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa LM Madikizela --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa TAM Msagati --- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), South AfricaGastropods make up the most diverse class of molluscs. Marine species of gastropods include a vast array of sea slugs and sea snails, which are among the most diverse and ecologically significant groups of marine invertebrates. Exploring these fascinating marine... -
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and reproductive health performance indicators at public health care facilities in Ekurhuleni Health District, South Africa: An interrupted time series analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Podestah Surprise Mabale --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Anesu Marume --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Alfred Musekiwa --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted essential health services globally, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH).