Cancer Publications 2021

26 Jan 2023
26 Jan 2023
  1. Adams, T.S., Rogers, L.J. and Cuello, M.A., 2021. Cancer of the vagina: 2021 update. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 155, pp.19-27.
  2. Ajayi-Smith, A., van der Watt, P., Mkwanazi, N., Carden, S., Trent, J.O. and Leaner, V.D., 2021. Novel small molecule inhibitor of Kpnβ1 induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells. Experimental Cell Research, 404(2), p.112637.
  3. Alves de Souza Rios, L., Mapekula, L., Mdletshe, N., Chetty, D. and Mowla, S., 2021. HIV-1 Transactivator of Transcription (Tat) Co-operates With AP-1 Factors to Enhance c-MYC Transcription. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 9, p.1698.
  4. Anderton, M., van der Meulen, E., Blumenthal, M.J. and Schäfer, G., 2021. The role of the Eph receptor family in tumorigenesis. Cancers, 13(2), p.206.
  5. Antel, K., Chetty, D., Oosthuizen, J., Mohamed, Z., Van der Vyver, L. and Verburgh, E., 2021. CD68-positive tumour associated macrophages, PD-L1 expression, and EBV latent infection in a high HIV-prevalent South African cohort of Hodgkin lymphoma patients. Pathology, 53(5), pp.628-634.
  6. Broutet, N., Jeronimo, J., Kumar, S., Almonte, M., Murillo, R., Huy, N.V.Q., Denny, L., Kapambwe, S., Bhatla, N., Sebitloane, M. and Zhao, F., 2022. Implementation research to accelerate scale-up of national screen and treat strategies towards the elimination of cervical cancer. Preventive Medicine, 155, p.106906.
  7. Bunzli, S., O'Brien, P., Aston, W., Ayerza, M.A., Chan, L., Cherix, S., de Las Heras, J., Donati, D., Eyesan, U., Fabbri, N. and Ghert, M., 2021. Life or limb: an international qualitative study on decision making in sarcoma surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ open, 11(9), p.e047175.
  8. Cacciatore, S., Wium, M., Licari, C., Ajayi-Smith, A., Masieri, L., Anderson, C., Salukazana, A.S., Kaestner, L., Carini, M., Carbone, G.M. and Catapano, C.V., 2021. Inflammatory metabolic profile of South African patients with prostate cancer. Cancer & metabolism, 9(1), pp.1-14.
  9. Carse, S., Bergant, M. and Schäfer, G., 2021. Advances in targeting hpv infection as potential alternative prophylactic means. International journal of molecular sciences, 22(4), p.2201.
  10. Carse, S., Lang, D., Katz, A.A. and Schäfer, G., 2021. Exogenous Vimentin Supplementation Transiently Affects Early Steps during HPV16 Pseudovirus Infection. Viruses, 13(12), p.2471.
  11. Chi, R.P.A., van der Watt, P., Wei, W., Birrer, M.J. and Leaner, V.D., 2021. Inhibition of Kpnβ1 mediated nuclear import enhances cisplatin chemosensitivity in cervical cancer. BMC cancer, 21(1), pp.1-16.
  12. Chiesa-Estomba, C.M., Calvo-Henriquez, C., Gonçalves, N., Lechien, J.R., Sistiaga-Suarez, J.A., Mayo-Yanez, M., Gonzalez-Garcia, J.A., Nandhan, R., Martinez, F. and Ayad, T., 2021. Patterns of practice regarding surgical site infection prevention in head & neck surgery: An international survey. Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otorri.2021.06.004
  13. Chiesa-Estomba, C.M., Graña, M., Medela, A., Sistiaga-Suarez, J.A., Lechien, J.R., Calvo-Henriquez, C., Mayo-Yanez, M., Vaira, L.A., Grammatica, A., Cammaroto, G. and Ayad, T., 2022. Machine Learning Algorithms as a Computer-Assisted Decision Tool for Oral Cancer Prognosis and Management Decisions: A Systematic Review. ORL, pp.1-11.
  14. Collaborative, C., 2021. Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries: an international, prospective, cohort study. Lancet Oncol, 22, pp.1507-17.
  15. Damerell, V., Pepper, M.S. and Prince, S., 2021. Molecular mechanisms underpinning sarcomas and implications for current and future therapy. Signal transduction and targeted therapy, 6(1), pp.1-19.
  16. Davidson, A. and Mohamed, Z., 2021. Tackling cancer risk in adolescents and young adults with HIV. The Lancet HIV, 8(10), pp.e601-e602.
  17. Dzobo, K. and Sinkala, M., 2021. Cancer Stem Cell Marker CD44 Plays Multiple Key Roles in Human Cancers: Immune Suppression/Evasion, Drug Resistance, Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition, and Metastasis. OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology, 25(5), pp.313-332.
  18. Dzobo, K., 2021. Integrins Within the Tumor Microenvironment: Biological Functions, Importance for Molecular Targeting, and Cancer Therapeutics Innovation. OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology, 25(7), pp.417-430.
  19. Ezenwankwo, E.F. and Nnaji, C.A., 2021. Prostate cancer and the added burden of COVID‐19 in sub‐Saharan Africa: Rethinking regional priorities for responsive and data‐driven cancer control programs. Cancer, 127(24), p.4711.
  20. Ezenwankwo, E.F., Ogbodo, V.E., Alom, G.O., Nwadilibe, I.B., Ofodum, C.M., Nwankwo, C.A., Okigbo, C.C., Omeje, C.A., Onyebuchi, S.J., Oladoyimbo, C.A. and Ezeani, A., 2022. Behavioural oncology research in Africa: Lessons from the last two decades and key considerations moving forward. European Journal of Cancer Care, 31(3), p.e13545.
  21. Fagan, J.J., 2021. Africa: A window on challenges and opportunities for head and neck cancer. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 6(3), pp.414-419.
  22. Fagan, J.J., Noronha, V. and Graboyes, E.M., 2021. Making the best of limited resources: improving outcomes in head and neck cancer. American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book, 41, pp.279-289.
  23. Fagan, J.J., Noronha, V. and Graboyes, E.M., 2021. Making the best of limited resources: improving outcomes in head and neck cancer. American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book, 41, pp.279-289.
  24. Fagan, J.J., Otiti, J., Onakoya, P.A., Diom, E., Konney, A., Gebeyehu, M., Aswani, J., Baidoo, K. and Koch, W.M., 2021. AfHNS fellowship: Model to improve access to head and neck cancer care in Africa and developing countries. Head & Neck, 43(10), pp.2907-2912.
  25. Ferndale, L., Moodley, M., Chen, W.C., Wadee, R., Wright, C.A., Parker, M.I., Willem, P. and Mathew, C.G., 2022. Processing and Analysis of Tissue Samples from Esophageal Cancer Patients in an African Setting. Biopreservation and Biobanking, 20(2), pp.185-194.
  26. Geel, J.A., Ranasinghe, N., Myezo, K.H., Davidson, A., Howard, S.C., Hessissen, L., Bouffet, E. and Challinor, J., 2021. Pediatric cancer care in Africa: SIOP Global Mapping process. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 68(11), p.e29315.
  27. Godsmark, G., Rios, L.A.D.S. and Mowla, S., 2021. Activation-Induced Cytidine Deaminase Promotes Proliferation and Enhances Chemoresistance and Migration in B-cell Lymphoma. Anticancer Research, 41(1), pp.237-247.
  28. Gqada, K.J., Kotze, U., Soldati, V., Kloppers, C., Krige, J. and Jonas, E., 2021. Translation and linguistic validation of the EORTC QLQ-PAN26 questionnaire for assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis into isiXhosa and Afrikaans. South African Journal of Surgery, 59(4), pp.153-156.
  29. Ibraheem, A., Pillai, C., Okoye, I., Smith, J.J., Reidy-Lagunes, D., Macaulay, G. and Alatise, O., 2021. Cancer clinical trials in Africa—an untapped opportunity: recommendations from AORTIC 2019 conference special interest group in clinical trials. JCO Global Oncology, 7, pp.1358-1363.
  30. Kandimalla, R., Xu, J., Link, A., Matsuyama, T., Yamamura, K., Parker, M.I., Uetake, H., Balaguer, F., Borazanci, E., Tsai, S. and Evans, D., 2021. EpiPanGI Dx: A Cell-free DNA Methylation Fingerprint for the Early Detection of Gastrointestinal CancerscfDNA Methylation Classifier in Gastrointestinal Cancers. Clinical Cancer Research, 27(22), pp.6135-6144.
  31. Kimani, S., Chakraborty, S., Irene, I., de la Mare, J., Edkins, A., du Toit, A., Loos, B., Blanckenberg, A., Van Niekerk, A., Costa-Lotufo, L.V. and ArulJothi, K.N., 2021. The palladacycle, BTC2, exhibits anti-breast cancer and breast cancer stem cell activity. Biochemical Pharmacology, 190, p.114598.
  32. Köhler, H.F., Mehanna, H., Shah, J.P., Sanabria, A., Fagan, J., Kuriakose, M.A., Rene Leemans, C., O’Sullivan, B., Krishnan, S. and Kowalski, L.P., 2021. Comparison of different guidelines for oral cancer. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 278(8), pp.2961-2973.
  33. Koo, M.M., Unger-Saldaña, K., Mwaka, A.D., Corbex, M., Ginsburg, O., Walter, F.M., Calanzani, N., Moodley, J., Rubin, G.P. and Lyratzopoulos, G., 2021. Conceptual framework to guide early diagnosis programs for symptomatic cancer as part of global cancer control. JCO global oncology, 7, pp.35-45.
  34. Matos, L.L., Forster, C.H.Q., Marta, G.N., Castro Junior, G., Ridge, J.A., Hirata, D., Miranda-Filho, A., Hosny, A., Sanabria, A., Gregoire, V. and Patel, S.G., 2021. The hidden curve behind COVID-19 outbreak: the impact of delay in treatment initiation in cancer patients and how to mitigate the additional risk of dying—the head and neck cancer model. Cancer Causes & Control, 32(5), pp.459-471.
  35. Mbulawa, Z.Z., Somdyala, N.I., Mabunda, S.A. and Williamson, A.L., 2021. High human papillomavirus prevalence among females attending high school in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. PLoS One, 16(6), p.e0253074.
  36. Mbulawa, Z.Z., Somdyala, N.I., Mabunda, S.A. and Williamson, A.L., 2021. Effect of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Education Intervention on HPV Knowledge and Awareness Among High School Learners in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Journal of Cancer Education, pp.1-7.
  37. Mehanna, H., Hardman, J.C., Shenson, J.A., Abou-Foul, A.K., Topf, M.C., AlFalasi, M., Chan, J.Y., Chaturvedi, P., Chow, V.L.Y., Dietz, A. and Fagan, J.J., 2020. Recommendations for head and neck surgical oncology practice in a setting of acute severe resource constraint during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international consensus. The Lancet Oncology, 21(7), pp.e350-e359.
  38. Moodley, J., Constant, D., Mwaka, A.D., Scott, S.E. and Walter, F.M., 2021. Anticipated help seeking behaviour and barriers to seeking care for possible breast and cervical cancer symptoms in Uganda and South Africa. ecancermedicalscience, 15.
  39. Moodley, J., Harries, J., Scott, S.E., Mwaka, A.D., Saji, S. and Walter, F.M., 2021. Exploring primary care level provider interpretation and management of potential breast and cervical cancer signs and symptoms in South Africa. ecancermedicalscience, 15.
  40. Mwaka, A.D., Walter, F.M., Scott, S., Harries, J., Wabinga, H. and Moodley, J., 2021. Symptom appraisal, help-seeking and perceived barriers to healthcare seeking in Uganda: an exploratory study among women with potential symptoms of breast and cervical cancer. BMJ open, 11(2), p.e041365.
  41. Nnaji, C.A. and Moodley, J., 2021. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnosis, treatment and research in African health systems: a review of current evidence and contextual perspectives. ecancermedicalscience, 15.
  42. Nnaji, C.A., Kuodi, P., Walter, F.M. and Moodley, J., 2021. Timeliness of diagnosis of breast and cervical cancers and associated factors in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol. BMJ open, 11(5), p.e044093.
  43. Odunola, O.A., 2021. Cytotoxic and Antiproliferative Properties of Methanol Extract of Stem Bark of Adansonia digitata Linn. in Breast Cancer Cells. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 24(1), pp.123-128.
  44. Olawaiye, A.B., Cuello, M.A. and Rogers, L.J., 2021. Cancer of the vulva: 2021 update. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 155, pp.7-18.
  45. Oodit, R., Constant, D.A., Maree, F., Lorrimer, I., Dalwai, E.K. and Moodley, J., 2021. Colorectal surgical outcomes following implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery programme in Cape Town. South African Journal of Surgery, 59(4), pp.157-163.
  46. Peres, J., Damerell, V., Chauhan, J., Popovic, A., Desprez, P.Y., Galibert, M.D., Goding, C.R. and Prince, S., 2021. TBX3 promotes melanoma migration by transcriptional activation of ID1, which prevents activation of E-cadherin by MITF. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 141(9), pp.2250-2260.
  47. Rambiritch, V., Verburgh, E. and Louw, V.J., 2021. Patient blood management and blood conservation–Complimentary concepts and solutions for blood establishments and clinical services in South Africa and beyond. Transfusion and Apheresis Science, 60(4), p.103207.
  48. Ramorola, B.R., Goolam-Hoosen, T., Alves de Souza Rios, L. and Mowla, S., 2021. Modulation of Cellular MicroRNA by HIV-1 in Burkitt Lymphoma Cells—A Pathway to Promoting Oncogenesis. Genes, 12(9), p.1302.
  49. Ruffieux, Y., Dhokotera, T., Muchengeti, M., Bartels, L., Olago, V., Bohlius, J., Singh, E., Egger, M. and Rohner, E., 2021. Cancer risk in adolescents and young adults living with HIV in South Africa: a nationwide cohort study. The Lancet HIV, 8(10), pp.e614-e622.
  50. Seftel, M.D. and Louw, V., 2021. A century between pandemics and poisonings. The Lancet Haematology, 8(4), p.e251.
  51. Serala, K., Steenkamp, P., Mampuru, L., Prince, S., Poopedi, K. and Mbazima, V., 2021. In vitro antimetastatic activity of Momordica balsamina crude acetone extract in HT‐29 human colon cancer cells. Environmental Toxicology, 36(11), pp.2196-2205.
  52. Shaw, B., Wood, E., McQuilten, Z., Callum, J., Romon, I., Sanroma, P., Garcia, D., Crispin, P.J., Castilho, L., Kutner, J.M. and Yokoyama, A.P.H., 2022. International Forum on Home-Based Blood Transfusion: Summary. Vox Sanguinis, 117(4), pp.616-623.
  53. Shaw, B., Wood, E., McQuilten, Z., Callum, J., Romon, I., Sanroma, P., Garcia, D., Crispin, P., Castilho, L., Kutner, J.M. and Yokoyama, A.P.H., 2021. International Forum on Home-Based Blood Transfusion: Responses. Vox Sanguinis.
  54. Shein, R., Mashigo, N., du Toit, C.E., Oosthuizen, J., Seftel, M.D., Louw, V.J. and Verburgh, E., 2021. Outcomes for Patients With Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in South Africa. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia, 21(4), pp.e348-e352.
  55. Shires, K., Van Wyk, T. and Wienand, K., 2021. The expression of multiple cancer/testis antigens can potentially be used to detect circulating disease and clonal evolution in the peripheral blood of multiple myeloma patients. Blood research, 56(3), pp.156-165.
  56. Somdyala, N.I., Mbuthini, L., Müller, B., Sithole, N., Ncinitwa, A. and Bradshaw, D., 2021. Active case-finding method improves completeness and accuracy of data reported to the rural Eastern Cape Cancer Registry in South Africa. ecancermedicalscience, 15.
  57. Taku, O., Brink, A., Meiring, T.L., Phohlo, K., Businge, C.B., Mbulawa, Z.Z. and Williamson, A.L., 2021. Detection of sexually transmitted pathogens and co-infection with human papillomavirus in women residing in rural Eastern Cape, South Africa. PeerJ, 9, p.e10793.
  58. Taku, O., Mbulawa, Z.Z., Phohlo, K., Garcia-Jardon, M., Businge, C.B. and Williamson, A.L., 2021. Distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes in HIV-negative and HIV-positive women with cervical intraepithelial lesions in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Viruses, 13(2), p.280.
  59. Toit, J.D., Mcdonald, A., Brittain, D., Cass, M., Thomson, J., Oosthuisen, J., Toit, C.D., Seftel, M., Louw, V. and Verburgh, E., 2021. Is Haploidentical Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation Using Post-Transplantation Cyclophosphamide (PTCY) Feasible In Sub-Saharan Africa?. Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.
  60. van der Meulen, E., Anderton, M., Blumenthal, M.J. and Schäfer, G., 2021. Cellular Receptors Involved in KSHV Infection. Viruses, 13(1), p.118.
  61. Van Heerden, J., Hendricks, M., Poole, J., Büchner, A., Naidu, G., du Plessis, J., van Emmenes, B., van Zyl, A., Uys, R., Johani, J. and Hadley, G.P., 2021. The implementation of a national paediatric oncology protocol for neuroblastoma in South Africa. Cancer Causes & Control, 32(7), pp.725-737.
  62. van Schalkwyk, C., Moodley, J., Welte, A. and Johnson, L.F., 2021. Modelling the impact of prevention strategies on cervical cancer incidence in South Africa. International Journal of Cancer, 149(8), pp.1564-1575.
  63. Viljoen, N., Viljoen, G., Fagan, J.J. and Govender, D., 2021. Inflammatory leiomyosarcoma of the head and neck: Case report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 82, p.105907.
  64. Vogel, J., De Villiers, S., Mugla, W., McCaul, J., Hosking, K. and Hilton, T., 2021. Radiation-induced pathological fractures of the proximal femur: a case series considering an endoprosthetic solution. SA Orthopaedic Journal, 20(1), pp.39-42.
  65. Willmer, T., Damerell, V., Smyly, S., Sims, D., Du Toit, M., Ncube, S., Sinkala, M., Govender, D., Sturrock, E., Blackburn, J.M. and Prince, S., 2021. Targeting the oncogenic TBX3: nucleolin complex to treat multiple sarcoma subtypes. American journal of cancer research, 11(11), p.5680.