Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa : Current Practice and Future

This book discusses the current state of cancer pathway as it is relevant to sub-Saharan Africa and highlights differences in epidemiology and the underlying problems with management. It outlines the current practice and opinions in all forms of cancer, also highlighting future prospects. Starting b...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors Adedeji, Olufunso Adebola (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Oncology.
Epidemiology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319525549
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-52554-9
Physical DescriptionXV, 217 p. 41 illus., 39 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Epidemiology of Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Population variation in cancer genomics
  • Infection-Related Cancers in Sub-Saharan African
  • Prostate Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: Diagnosis and Management
  • Gastrointestinal cancer in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Role of Reconstructive Surgery in Management of Cancer: Current State and Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Breast Cancer
  • The prevention and Treatment of Cervical Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: Current State and Future
  • Delivering Safe and Affordable Cancer Surgical Care
  • Access to systemic anticancer treatment and radiotherapy services in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Overcoming psychological and socio-cultural factors in cancer
  • Palliative Services - Provision, Accessibility, Future
  • Cancer - Primary, Translational Research and Clinical Trials in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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