Runcie C W Chidebe, Tochukwu C Orjiakor, Gloria C Okwu, Mary-Gloria A Orji, Theodora O Nwosu-Zitta, Agha A Agha, Simeon C Aruah, Chika Okem-Akwiwu, Candidus C Nwakasi, Akwasi Adjei Gyimah, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Maria-Chidi C Onyedibe, Ifeoma J Okoye, K Esiaka Darlingtina
PURPOSE: Nigeria has the highest burden of breast cancer (BC) in Africa. While the survival rates for BC are over 90% in many high-income countries; low-and middle-income countries like Nigeria have 40% BC survival rates. Prior studies show that the burden and poor BC survival rates are exacerbated by both health system and individual level factors, yet there is a paucity of literature on the experiences of BC survivors in Nigeria. Hence, this study explored the divergent and convergent experiences of BC survivors in accessing, navigating, and coping with treatment...
January 18, 2024: Supportive Care in Cancer