Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa: clinicopathological profiles, patterns of care, and survival outcomes of patients treated at a leading radiotherapy center
Advanced-stage diagnosis remains a major challenge due to delayed detection and limited healthcare access. While Linac-based radiotherapy, including IMRT, is increasingly used, chemotherapy remains underutilized, raising concerns about treatment optimization.
Authors
- Kofi Adesi Kyei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3485-5368)
- Andrew Yaw Nyantakyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0742-6007)
- Joseph P. Daniels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1466-150X)
- Judith Naa Odey Tackie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2703-5508)
- Tigist Tefera Degefu
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cancer
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-025-15051-6
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Ghana