Multidisciplinary care for improving breast cancer outcomes
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Date
2022-09-28
Authors
Fasanmade, O.A
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Publisher
Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Lagos chapter conference
Abstract
Breast cancer is very common worldwide and in Nigeria.
Many lives are lost to this condition, Nigeria recording about 26,000 lives annually. Treating it requires several professionals including medical laboratory scientists, oncologists, radiologists, radiation therapy technicians, medical physicists, nurses, pharmacists, and surgeons. Treatment modalities include radiation treatment, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
The best way to prevent it is by regular self-examination, mammograms, breast ultrasounds and testing tumour markers
Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes and makes the service more patient-friendly
NSIA-LUTH Cancer centre offers a very high standard of multidisciplinary care comparable to what obtains in developed countries.
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Keywords
Breast cancer, multidisciplinary care, improved outcomes, NSIA-LUTH cancer centre
Citation
Fasanmade OA.