Cervical cancer survival in a resource-limited setting-North Central Nigeria

201664 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Jonah Musa · Jos University Teaching Hospital

Joseph Nankat · University of Jos

Chad J. Achenbach · Northwestern University

Iornum H. Shambe · University of Jos

Babafemi Taiwo · Center for Global Health

Barnabas M Mandong · University of Jos

PH Daru ·

Abstract

Advanced stage disease and baseline anemia were independently associated with higher death rate. Cervical cancer patients diagnosed at early stages by non-oncologic specialist in settings lacking the standard of care may benefit from improve survival with simple hysterectomy.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Infectious Agents and Cancer

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 15-15

DOI: 10.1186/s13027-016-0062-0

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