Spectrum of haematologic malignancies and survival outcomes of adult lymphomas in Maiduguri, north eastern Nigeria--a fourteen year review.

This study has shown that Haematologic malignancies are not uncommon in our environment. There is need to provide basic facilities and training for immunophenotyping and immunohistochemistry in all cancer treatment centers across the country. Cytotoxic drugs must be subsidized and also be made readily available to all patients with Haematologic malignancies.