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Malignant disease conditions

Cancer is a term covering a wide range of malignant diseases, which contribute significantly to the overall morbidity and mortality of people worldwide. In this section you will learn about common malignant conditions in Africa and their management

Breast cancer

Worldwide breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. It is the second commonest female malignancy in sub–Sahara African countries after cervical cancer

Cancer of the Ovary

Epithelial tumours comprise 90% of all ovarian malignancies.

Choriocarcinoma

Choriocarcinoma is extremely chemo sensitive; cure is possible even in metastatic disease.

Hydatidiform mole

Two types; complete and partial hydatidiform mole. Treatment is suction curettage or hysterectomy. Careful risk assessment is needed to determine patients who require chemotherapy after surgery.

Cervical cancer

This is the commonest female malignancy in developing countries, with ~ 33% of all cancer patients attending at ORCI. It is caused by persistent infection with human papilloma Virus (HPV).

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