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Advances in Colorectal Cancer Detection: A Review of Biomarkers, Imaging and Prevention

  • Uko AF1
  • Gbaa LZ2
  • Onyewuchi AJ 1
  • Tsegha LJ 3
  • Otene, SA4

Introduction  Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the primary causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for an estimated 1.9 million new cases and 900,000 deaths annually {1}. Historically, its incidence has been greater in developed nations; however, recent epidemiological trends reveal an increasing prevalence in low- and middle-income areas, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and … Read more

Liquid Biopsy in Oncology: A Review of Global Perspectives, Sub-Saharan African Realities, and Future Innovations

  • Otene, SA 1
  • Ugwu, IV 2
  • Umobong, EO3
  • Gbaa, ZL4
  • Onyewuchi, AJ5
  • Anenga, RN6
  • Ojo, BA7
  • Gbaa, A8

Introduction: Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with almost 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths documented in 2022, signifying a continual rise in occurrence in both wealthy and impoverished areas [1]. Conventional tissue biopsy has proven essential for cancer diagnosis and molecular characterisation; nevertheless, it is inherently invasive, time-consuming, … Read more