Elenwo SN

University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Publications
  • Research   
    Acceptance of Mastectomy among Patients Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria
    Author(s): Elenwo SN* and Ijah RF

    Aim: This study was aimed at ascertaining the acceptance of mastectomy among patients who had breast cancer in a tertiary health facility in Port Harcourt over a 3 year period. Background: The pattern of presentation of breast cancer among Nigerian women is that of prolonged delay, symptomatic breast cancer, advanced breast cancer and poor long-term survival. Seventy percent of cases of breast cancer present in advanced stage. Materials and Methods: The reasons for delayed hospital presentation among patients with breast cancer was assessed using a hospital-based longitudinal study. Data were obtained using a structured proforma. Retrieved data were entered into Microsoft Excel and exported to United States CDC Epi- Info version 7 for statistical analysis. Results: Out of 61 patients coun.. View more»

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