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Risk factors for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Mozambique
Cunha, L; Fontes, F; Come, J; Lobo, V; Santos, LL; Lunet, N; Carrilho, CStudies evaluating risk factors for the occurrence of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in high-risk regions might contribute to a better understanding of the oesophageal cancer aetiology and incidence variation worldwide. We aimed to quantify the association between alcohol, tobacco and dietary history, and the occurrence of ESCC in Mozambique. A case–control study was conducted at Maputo Central Hosp...
Survival Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board for B...
Brandão, M; Guisseve, A; Bata, G; Firmino-Machado, J; Alberto, M; Ferro, J; Garcia, C; Zaqueu, C; Jamisse, A; Lorenzoni, C; Piccart-Gebhart, MBackground Despite the international endorsement of multidisciplinary tumor boards (MTBs) for breast cancer care, implementation is suboptimal worldwide, and evidence regarding their effectiveness in developing countries is lacking. We assessed the impact on survival and the cost-effectiveness of implementing an MTB in Mozambique, sub-Saharan Africa. Materials and Methods This prospective cohort study included ...
Breast cancer subtypes: implications for the treatment and survival of patients...
Brandão, M; Guisseve, A; Bata, G; Alberto, M; Ferro, J; Garcia, C; Zaqueu, C; Lorenzoni, C; Leitão, D; Come, J; Soares, O; Gudo-Morais, A; Schmitt, FBackground. Data regarding breast cancer epidemiology, treatment and survival in Africa are scarce. We aimed to assess the distribution of breast cancer subtypes in Mozambique and its impact on patients’ treatment and survival. The concordance of biomarker assessment between cytological and histological samples was also evaluated. Methods. Prospective cohort study including 210 patients diagnosed between Januar...