Cervical Cancer in Nigeria: The Need for Intelligent Detection and Classification System

Cervical Cancer is the second most prevalent cancer found in women inNigeria. It is predicted that this will increase by almost 72% if efforts are not made to reduce this growth rate. Cervical cancer is predominantly caused by a virus known as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Hence, this survey aims to discuss statistical information on cervical cancer incidence in the six-geopolitical regions in Nigeria. Problems with data collection from these regions are highlighted. Also, existing screening methods and challenges affecting these methods are evaluated. The need for introducing an intelligent detection and classification system which will potentially reduce the growth rate of cervical cancer is discussed.