Cancer presentation patterns in Lagos, Nigeria: Experience from a private cancer center

• Main Authors: Abimbola Fapohunda (Author), Adeola Fakolade (Author), Jesutofunmi Omiye (Author), Oluwasegun Afolaranmi (Author), Oreoluwa Arowojolu (Author), Tunde Oyebamiji (Author), Chukwumere Nwogu (Author), Alexander Olawaiye (Author), Jimoh JiMutiu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Cancer incidence and mortality is increasing worldwide. In 2018, there were an estimated 18.1 million new cancer cases and 9.6 million cancer deaths. In Nigeria, it is estimated that 100,000 new cases occur annually, with a high case fatality ratio. The burden of cancer in Nigeria is sig...