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Percieved risk for breast cancer and confidence in performing a breast self examination among women attending Buwambo Health Centre IV, Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2018)
Background: Breast cancer is among the commonest cancers among women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women posing a public threat. It is hypothesized that a realistic perception of breast cancer risk would ...
Assessing nipple abnormalities among women who come for breast cancer screening at MAKCHS Pathology Department
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
Background: The breast is a highly sensitive organ especially in the females. Many physiological and pathological processes can lead to visible morphological changes of the breast. Among these are the non-lump changes that ...
Assessment of non lump changes among women who came with abnormal breast changes for cancer screening at FNAC Clinic at MAKCHS Pathology Department
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Background:
Nipple discharge, nipple retraction and inversion the non-lump changes used. These changes could thus be helpful in early diagnosis of breast disease including breast cancer as they could be the only early ...
Factors leading to late reporting of breast cancer patients for diagnosis and treatment at Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Back ground. Delay in seeking proper diagnosis and treatment in breast cancer patient’s leads to an increased morbidity and mortality.
Objective of the study. The aim of this study was therefore to identify the factors ...
Awareness and Attitudes Regarding Breast Cancer and Breast Self-examination Among Female Students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-17)
Background
Although there are huge efforts to increase the level of breast cancer awareness, breast self-examination (BSE) is still poorly practiced across Uganda. This baseline study was aimed at assessing the awareness ...