Journal of Integrative Oncology

Department of Medical Nursing, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Predictors of advanced stage presentation in Head and Neck cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Oncology unit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  Author(s): Tseganesh Asefa*
  
  Background: One of the determinants of the prognosis of head and neck cancer is the stage at presentation, one third of patients with head and neck cancer are present in the early stages of disease and the rest of them come in advanced stages. Advanced stage of head and neck cancer results not only in poor survival but is also associated with more severe late effects of the disease and treatment. Therefore, this study aims to determine predictive factors of advanced stage presentation of head and neck cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in patients with histologically proven head and neck cancer during March to April, 2019 at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, oncology center. Data were collected using patient chart review and a pretested interviewer administered qu.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2329-6771.2023.12.425

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