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A study to determine the relationship between prevalence of late stage diagnosis of cervical cancer and number of comorbid illness in women aged 65 years and above in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)
The elderly are currently the fastest growing population worldwide. Illnesses arising
with advancing age, like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dementia, Alzheimer’s and vascular disorders are complicating cervical cancer ...
A study of high-rate brachytherapy in the treatment of carcinoma of the uterine cervix
(1993-06)
AIM: To study the acute side effects associated with HDR brachytherapy and compare it with those of LDR.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty two (62) patients treated with HDR studied. Seven (7) had had previous surgery. Thirty ...
The cases of cancer seen at a Botswana hospital 1968-1972
(University of Rhodesia, 1975-12)
A study of high-dose-rate brachytherapy in the treatment of carcinoma of the uterine cervix
(1993-06)
AIM: To study the acute side effects associated with HDR brachytherapy and compare it with those of LDR.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty two (62) patients treated with HDR studied. Seven (7) had had previous surgery. Thirty ...
Carcinoma of the cervix in Zimbabwe- a review of patients' characteristics and outcome of treatment
(1993-06)
Carcinoma of the cervix accounts for over 30% of female malignancies in Zimbabwe. Aetiological factors include early age at first coitus, multiple sexual partners, poor hygiene and the human papilloma virus. Radiotherapy ...