May, 20 breast cancer in nigeria and treatment facilities cancer is the highest contributor to morbidity and mortality globally. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the united states some kinds of skin cancer are the most common. Cancer incidence data from two population based cancer registries in nigeria suggests substantial. Classification of cancer cancer can be classified according to the following categories. In 2005, breast cancer was found to be the most common in nigeria. Breast cancer, the most common cancer worldwide, is the leading cause of cancer mortality in ghanaian women. Increasing incidence of breast cancer in nigeria since 1960 based on jeddy. Breast cancer is presently the leading and the most common disease that ranked number one cancer scourge afflicting nigerian women. Control of specific modifiable breast cancer risk factors as well as effective integrated prevention of noncommunicable diseases which promotes healthy diet, physical activity and control of alcohol intake, overweight and obesity, could eventually have an impact in reducing the incidence of breast cancer in the long term. The incidence of breast cancer in nigeria is increasing just like in other developing countries and those advanced countries that used to have a low incidence. Mar 22, 2018 maps showing breast cancer incidence and mortality in africa, charts on united nations world areas in relation to breast cancer incidence and mortality as well as chart showing the incidence and mortality among the top 20 countries of africa were based on figures and analytical tools provided on the globocan websites. Adebamowo and ajayi 1999 stated that breast cancer is the most common cancer in nigeria. Potentials for reducing cancer incidence in nigeria.
Cope a nationwide notforprofit, voluntary health organization founded in 1995. The top 25 countries with the highest rates of breast cancer in 2018 are given in the table below. The annual report to the nation on the status of cancer has statistics on cancer deaths and new cases incidence. We may also have underestimated the incidence of breast cancer in kumasi as a private hospital in kumasi was not included in our dataset because of administrative challenges. According to the latest who data published in 2017 breast cancer deaths in nigeria reached 14,932 or 0. The treatments recommended largely depend on the stage of the tumour, age, patients preference, among other things. We report cancer incidence from 2 regions in nigeria showing that the most common cancers in women were cancer of the breast and cervix. Overall cancer statistics annual report to the nation. Despite mortality from breast cancer in africa being higher than in high. Aug 21, 2018 the role of inherited predisposition to breast cancer risk in nigeria is important to understand in the context of the currently increasing risks of breast cancer among nigerian women. Department of science education, university of calabar, calabar nigeria abstract the study sought to determine the role of health education on breast cancer awareness among university of. Crude rates of incidence and mortality are much lower than the global average because of the young age of the african population the median age in 2010 was 19.
Cancer incidence data from two population based cancer registries in nigeria suggests substantial increase in incidence of breast cancer in recent times. Africa currently had the highest agestandardized breast cancer mortality rate globally, with the highest incidence rates being recorded within the subsaharan african subregion. Cancer in africa 2012 cancer epidemiology, biomarkers. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer. Nigeria, the prevalence of breast cancer is 116 per. A vision for improved cancer screening in nigeria the. The global cancer observatory gco is an interactive webbased platform presenting global cancer statistics to inform cancer control and cancer research. Globally, about 25% and 15% of all new cancer cases and cancer deaths respectively among females were due to breast cancer. This cancer control plan is the product of extensive crosssectoral collaboration involving the government, academia, bilateral and multilateral organizations and civil society. The cancer mortality pattern is quite different in africa compared to other parts of the world. Treatment of cancer in subsaharan africa t peter kingham, olusegun i alatise, verna vanderpuye, corey casper, francis a abantanga, thaim b kamara, olufunmilayo i olopade.
For instance in nigeria, cancer incidence and burden is growing with more than 115,000 new cases and over 70,000 deaths reported in 2018, with breast cancer as the leading type and cause of cancer mortality in the country 4,5. The observed differences in incidence rates of breast, cervical and prostate cancer between ibadan and abuja, were not statistically significant. Breast cancer occurs 100 times more frequently in women than men. The report includes longterm trends since 2001 and shortterm trends with the most recent five years of data 20122016 for incidence and 202017 for mortality. The role of health education on breast cancer awareness among. Nigerian cancer organisations and resources cancerindex. The continuous update project panel judged that there was strong evidence that consumption of alcoholic drinks, greater. The incidence of breast cancer starts to increase at about the age of 20 years and rises rapidly to about the age of 50 years, when the rate of increase reduces somewhat, and by 75 years of age the incidence starts to decline. Advanced breast cancer in nigeria society of oncology and. In the 1980s and 1990s, breast cancer incidence rose, largely due to increased mammography screening. The peak age incidence of breast cancer in the sample studied was 43 years. Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women and the second most common cancer overall. A report of cancer incidence from two regions in nigeria revealed that the most common cancers in women were cancer of the breast and cervix. A nigerian newspaper and online version of the vanguard, a daily publication in nigeria covering nigeria news, niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports.
It is also the commonest cancer among women in south africa hoffman et al. The incidence of breast cancer starts to increase at about the age of 20 years and rises rapidly to about the age of 50 years, when the rate of increase reduces somewhat, and by 75 years of age the incidence. To understand the problem facing cancer patients in nigeria, it is worthy of note that the survival rate for breast cancer in the unites states of america. While incidence seems to have stabilized and even declined in most developed. A report from populationbased cancer registries find, read and cite all the research you need on. On the burden of cancer in nigeria, lambo 2007 explained that there is likely to be. Majority of women in europe are postmenopausal when they present with breast cancer. The role of inherited predisposition to breast cancer risk in nigeria is important to understand in the context of the currently increasing risks of breast cancer among nigerian women. We also report an increase in incidence of breast cancer in recent times. Nigeria cancer incidence agestandardized cancer mortality trends cancer mortality profile world health organization cancer country profiles, 2014. On the burden of cancer in nigeria, lambo 2007 explained that there is likely to be 100,000 new cases each year, and that by 2010 there may be 500,000 new cases. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and about 70% of all cancer deaths occurred in low and middleincome countries. Epidemiology and incidence of common cancers in nigeria.
This paper highlights the need for high quality regional cancer registries in nigeria and other ssa countries. Breast cancer incidence declined between 1999 and 2004. The trend of incidence and mortality increased with age before 45 years and decreased after 55 years fig. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in american women, except for skin cancers. Breast cancer treatment in nigeria nonetheless, breast cancer in nigeria can be treated and cured. Breast cancer statistics world cancer research fund. Cope aims to improve awareness of breast cancer, education, and provides screening and counseling services. Cancer mortality pattern in lagos university teaching. Breast cancer burden in africa in africa, breast cancer is responsible for 28% of all cancers and 20% all cancer deaths in women. The role of health education on breast cancer awareness among university of calabar female undergraduates asuquo, i. In benin, the three least common female cancers are kaposi sarcoma, larynx, and nasopharynx each 0. The global cancer observatory gco is an interactive webbased platform presenting global cancer statistics to inform cancer control and research. Inherited breast cancer in nigerian women journal of. This study aimed at describing the pattern of breast cancers in maiduguri and to determine if there is any significant changing trend of frequency.
Extensive literature research showed little or no information about the overall deaths attributable to cancer in nigeria. Provides data visualization tools that present current national estimates of the incidence, mortality. In nigeria breast cancer has overtaken cervical cancer as the leading female malignancy 2. Clinical presentation, prevalence and management of breast. The least common female cancer in nigeria is larynx0. Pdf cancer is a public health problem worldwide affecting all ages. Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring among women in nigeria having overtaken cancer of the cervix solanke and adebamowo, 1996. Pdf on may 21, 2012, elima jedyagba and others published cancer incidence in nigeria. Dec 20, 2010 incidence is not likely to be constant, however, and the direction of its change is related to changes in the epidemiological risk factors for breast cancer. Majority of breast cancers occur in premenopausal women with the peak age in the 5th decade11, 1821. Incidence of prostate cancer in nigeria has in the past.
Review other causes of death by clicking the links below or choose the full health profile. Comfort daniel abuja breast cancer support group dogho. This also means there is a 7 in 8 chance she will never have the disease. Objectives the purpose of this communication is to highlight the trends of breast cancer in a nigerian population in a way to assess the effectiveness of various control. Recent global cancer statistics indicate rising global incidence of breast cancer and the increase is occurring at a faster rate in.
Worldwide, breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women and characterized by regional variations and late clinical presentation in low and middle income countries including nigeria. Objectives the purpose of this communication is to highlight the trends of breast cancer in a nigerian population in a way to assess the effectiveness of various control measures including. Incidence rates of breast cancer varies from region to region in sub saharan africa and are 30. Currently, the average risk of a woman in the united states developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about %. Most types of cancer cells eventually form a lump or mass called a tumor, and are named after the part of the body where the tumor originates. Such treatments include chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, and of course herbal treatments. With a common vision to reduce the incidence and prevalence of cancer in nigeria over the next 5 years and beyond, these stakeholders have focused their.
Breast cancer awareness, attitude and screening practices. In 2017, the world health organisation who reported that the number of nigerian women suffering from cervical cancer annually. Breast cancer is a global disease and incidence continues to rise especially in the sub. Lung cancer is the most frequent cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among males, followed by prostate and colorectal cancer for incidence and liver and stomach cancer for mortality. Incidence rates of breast cancer have been rising for most countries in transition over the last decades, with some of the most rapid increases occurring where rates have been historically relatively low, in transitioning countries in south america, africa, and asia. Ductal carcinoma is the commonest type of breast cancer among women in africa and europe. Cancer is a group of diseases that cause cells in the body to change and spread out of control. Adewale and iyapo and oluwadamilare and soyemi sunday sokunle and adekunle. Breast cancer burden in maiduguri, north eastern nigeria. Breast cancer in nigeria and treatment facilities geneva. Breast cancer causes 20% of cancer deaths in women and represents 25% of cancers diagnosed. The study examined the trends in the prevalence of breast cancer in lagos.
A tool that predicts the future cancer incidence and mortality burden worldwide 20152035, based on changing demographics and current rates. Cancer development of a breast cancer risk prediction. Prevalence and trends in breast cancer in lagos state, nigeria. Previous studies find ghanaian women are diagnosed at a younger age and at more advanced stages iii and iv, and have tumors with characteristics similar to african american women. Pdf epidemiology and incidence of common cancers in nigeria. Globocan 2018 summary statistic 2018 males females both sexes population 99 277 846 96 597 394 195 875 239 number of new cancer cases 44 928 71 022 115 950 agestandardized incidence rate world 89. The level at which patients present their cases of breast cancer at an advanced stage when little or no benefit can be derived from any therapy is the hallmark of this disease amongst nigerian women. An estimated 141 million new cases and 82 million cancer deaths occurred worldwide in 2012, with more than 65% of cancer deaths occurring in lmics. In nigeria, breast cancer is currently the most common malignancy. The role of health education on breast cancer awareness. Nigerian cancer organisations latest research publications related to nigeria nigerian cancer organisations 12 links care organization. Epidemiology of advanced breast cancer in nigeria peak age incidence is 42. Adu and benedict and faduyile francis adedayo and fadaka o.
Canceraware is a cancer intervention nonprofit organisation in lagos, nigeria with a mission to reduce the rising cancer incidence in nigeria, especially among women. An overview of breast cancer epidemiology, risk factors. In women, incidence rates of breast cancer rise sharply with age see table 1 until ages 45 to 50, when the rise becomes less steep. Main causes of breast cancer in women and its symptoms.
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