Chapter one Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and first cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide with a world number of new cases estimated at 1,384,155 in 2008.[1] Its worldwide prevalence is still on the rise[2, 3] and nowadays breast cancer is considered to be an increasing public health... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Breast cancer is said to be the commonest cancer and the most lethal malignancy in women across the world. Most of the cases are brought late to the hospital when the conditions are severe with multiple nodal involvements and poorer clinical-pathological prognostic outcome. If breast changes are detected early and treatment commenced... Continue Reading
Abstract In Uganda 80% of women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer present with advanced disease that is difficult to treat. The Ministry of Health recommends that all women of reproductive age aged 15-49 years should have cervical cancer screening. The aim is to determine the challenges faced by women of reproductive age 15-49 years seeking... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Background Cancer of the cervix is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and is a leading cause of cancer-related death in women in underdeveloped countries. Worldwide, approximately 500,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year with 80% occurring in developing countries. Objective To assess the awareness and factors... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Uganda. Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in the cervical uteri. Cervical screening therefore is a way of preventing cancer by finding and treating early changes... Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the study This chapter describes the Background of the study, the statement of the problem, objectives of the study, Research Questions, significance of the study, scope/delimitation of the study and Operational definitions of terms. The development of the human breast begins during gestation but is not complete at... Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the study This chapter describes the Background of the study, the statement of the problem, objectives of the study, Research Questions, significance of the study, scope/delimitation of the study and Operational definitions of terms. The development of the human breast begins during gestation but is not complete at... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The issue of breast cancer among women cannot be over-emphasized nor can it be overstated in the world today. Particularly, there are reports that breast cancer is the major cause of death... Continue Reading