Carcinoma of the cervix & hysterectomy in a low resource setting (Preliminary report)

Joint Event on 4^th Annual Conference on Preventive Oncology & 4^th Annual Conference on Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Disorders Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Obstetrics

July 18-19, 2018 | Atlanta, USA

Oguntayo O Adekunle, Adewuyi A Sunday, Kolawole O.D.Abimbola, Zayyan Marliya and Akiniyi M Akindiran

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Shika-Zaria, Nigeria

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Cancer Sci Ther

Abstract :

Background: Carcinoma of the cervix has remained a scourge in the developing nations, where it accounts for more than 70% of our gynecological cancers. It is the leading cause of cancer death in women, with 80% of cases presenting late. The paradox is that itâ??s a cancer with well documented natural history, aetiology, treatment and prevention; but yet carries such a high morbidity & mortality. Prevailing poverty, illiteracy, and inadequate radiotherapy machine with long waiting time and poor follow up with consequent relapse were some of the hindrances.

Objective: To review hysterectomy done for carcinoma of the cervix.

Methodology: All histologically diagnosed carcinoma of the cervix stage I before or after chemoradiation therapy were recruited. Assessment were based on clinical pelvic examination and the use of a CT scan (MRI Not Visible)

Results: We had a total of 21 hysterectomies for carcinoma of the cervix under the study period. The mean age was 47years. 91% of the cases were squamous cell carcinoma and 9% were adenocarcinomas.

Conclusion: In our settings, hysterectomy after chemoradiation therapy and early cancer of the cervix is an option to be considered.

Biography :

E-mail: fayokunmi@yahoo.co.uk