scholarly journals Cancer Scenario in Kashmir—A Study Conducted in a Tertiary Care Center, Srinagar, Kashmir, India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dar Abdul Waheed ◽  
Saba Sumaira ◽  
Lone Mushtaq Ahmad ◽  
Qurat Ul Ain ◽  
Sanaullah Kuchay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stomach Cancer ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Anatomical Site ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Common Cancer

Abstract Background Cancer can have profound social and economic consequences for the people in India, often leading to family impoverishment and societal inequity. Reported age-adjusted incidence rates for cancer are still quite low in the demographically young country. Slightly more than 1 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in a population of 1.2 billion. It accounts for about 23 and 7% deaths in United States and India, respectively. The world's population is expected to be 7.5 billion by 2020 and approximations predict that about 15.0 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed, with deaths of about 12.0 million cancer patients. Early detection of cancers is a challenging task because clinical symptoms develop slowly. Objective The aim of the present study was to analyze the cancer scenario in the Kashmir valley. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective study. So, all patients were included who had histopathologically confirmed neoplasm registered at Regional Cancer Centre of Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir between 2015 and 2018. All the patient characteristics including age, sex, and anatomical site of the disease were studied in detail. Results The number of cancer patients in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 were 230, 239, 391, and 511, respectively, with a combined total of 1,371. Thus, it is clear from these figures that the number of cancer cases has increased gradually with time. Stomach cancer is the most common cancer in the Kashmir territory. In males the most common cancer is stomach cancer with 175 (12.8%) reported cases and in females the most common cancer is breast cancer with 151 (11%) reported cases. The male to female ratio was 1.4:1. Conclusion A careful reading the reported cancer cases indicates an increased number of cancer patients every year in Indian-occupied Kashmir. Kashmir is a growing state in India playing a crucial role in the development of India and, hence, it needs special attention on this issue. A multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment is essential and this has to be made available at all regional cancer centers. Cancer control is an area in which we need participation from all sectors of the society.

scholarly journals Retrospective analysis of oral cancers in Shimla-Himachal Pradesh (2011-2018): a hospital-based study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 3876
Author(s):  
Shailee Fotedar ◽  
Vikas Fotedar ◽  
Manish Gupta ◽  
Vinay Bhardwaj ◽  
Purnima Thakur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Buccal Mucosa ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Oral Cancers

Background: Oral cancer ranks in the top three of all cancers in India, and oral cancer control is quickly becoming a global health priority. To analyse the epidemiological and clinical profile of oral cancer patients treated in Tertiary Care Center, IGMC, Shimla from 2011-2018.Methods: A retrospective study of patients with oral cancers treated from 2011-2018 at TCC, IGMC, Shimla was conducted. Demographic characteristics, tobacco use and oral cancer characteristics related to site, histology and stage at presentation were recorded from patient file records at TCC, Shimla. Data was analysed by Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 16. Statistical test used was chi square test. A p value of 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: Oral cancer represents 1.53% of overall cancers. The total number of subjects were 246 out of which 205 were men and 41 were women thus making a male female ratio of 5:1. Peak age of occurrence is the 5th and 6th decade. The most common site involved was tongue (37.5%) followed by buccal mucosa (35.5%). Buccal mucosa was significantly associated with male gender, age group of less than 40 years. Lip was significantly associated with female gender, more than 60 years and with no habits. Floor of the mouth was significantly associated with males, 40-60 year age group and tobacco smoking.Conclusions: Strategies to overcome the present situation must be undertaken at state level by oral health programs for the early diagnosis and prevention and to support a tobacco free environment. 

Prevalence and Characteristics of Liver Cancer Patients in Immanuel Hospital Bandung within January 2013 until December 2014 Period

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad R. Permadi ◽  
Hana Ratnawati ◽  
Teresa L. Wargasetia
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Common Cancer ◽  
Key Words Liver Cancer ◽  
Liver Cancer Patient ◽  
Right Lobe ◽  
The Right

Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Indonesia. This research is to find out the prevalence and characteristics of liver cancer patients in Immanuel Hospital Bandung within the January 2013 until December 2014 period based on age, gender, clinical symptoms and predilections. This study was a descriptive verificative research with data retrieval of patients medical records that have been diagnosed with liver cancer that were hospitalized in Immanuel Hospital Bandung within January 2013 until December 2014 period. The study showed that the liver cancer patient prevalence in Immanuel Hospital Bandung within the period of January 2013 until December 2014 was 46 people. Characteristics of liver cancer patients in Immanuel Hospital Bandung within January 2013 until December 2014 period showed that the most liver cancer patients were male, compare with female with ratio 4:1, the most common age group of 56-65 years old, the most common clinical symptoms were abdominal pain with or without reffered pain to the right scapular bone and the most common predilection was right lobe of the liver. Key words: liver cancer, patients' characteristics, prevalence 

Short term outcome for colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery in Tertiary care center in Eastern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. e50-e51
Author(s):  
Abhitesh Singh ◽  
Anshul Jain ◽  
Dillip Muduly ◽  
Mahesh Sultania ◽  
Jyoti Ranjan Swain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Short Term Outcome ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Clinicopathological Profile of Patients with Lung Carcinoma in a Tertiary Care Center

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.T. Chandramouli ◽  
Giridhar Belur Hosmane
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Cell Type ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
Incidence And Mortality

Abstract Introduction Among malignant diseases, lung carcinoma is the most common cancer in men worldwide in terms of both incidence and mortality. Its increasing incidence in developing countries like India is an important public health problem. This work aimed to study the demographic, clinical, radiological, and histological features of patients with confirmed lung cancer. Materials and Methods A total of 50 patients with histologically confirmed lung cancer at a tertiary care center in India from August 2016 to September 2018 were studied and analyzed. Results Out of 50 diagnosed lung cancer patients, 86% were men and 14% women; 31 (62%) patients were aged more than 60 years. Majority were smokers (84%) and all were men. Cough (94%) was the most common presenting symptom followed by dyspnea (68%), chest pain (48%), and hemoptysis (38%). Of the 50 patients, 29 (58%) had soft tissue density mass lesion on radiograph. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) was the diagnosed histological cell type in 24 (48%) patients and adenocarcinoma in 21 (42%) patients. Distant metastasis was observed in 20 (40%) patients. Conclusion In this study, the most common histopathological cell type is SCC. Patients aged more than 50 years and smokers are at high risk of lung cancer. Patients with a smoking history and persistent respiratory symptoms should be promptly evaluated for lung malignancy.

Lessons towards the roadmap on implementation and sustainability of cancer control actions

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Albreht
Keyword(s):  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stomach Cancer ◽  
Antibiotic Treatment ◽  
Joint Action ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Control Actions

Abstract The speaker will present the Innovative Partnership for Action Against Cancer (iPAAC) Joint Action (JA), which is aiming to develop innovative approaches to advances in cancer control and a Roadmap on Implementation and Sustainability of Cancer Control Actions, identifying areas of relevance to AMR. The issue of AMR is an important issue in view of cancer management. It pertains both to the control of one of the pathogens clearly identified as conducive to cancer - Helicobacter pylori as well as to the issues arising from the vulnerability of the cancer patients in the course of oncological treatment. In the previous JA on Cancer Joint Action on Cancer Control (CanCon), an expert consensus process led to the conclusion that population-based screening for Helicobacter pylori, followed by antibiotic treatment at large scale could trigger AMR, even if it could offset some morbidity due to stomach cancer. It is clear that further research activity is necessary to explore this issue since stomach cancer remains a public health challenge. This is important because of late stage detection, resulting in poor survival. The other important issue is the need to protect cancer patients in treatment and beyond by securing effective antibiotic treatment for infections arising from their condition and/or following their treatment.

scholarly journals Maintaining an Adult Hematology/Oncology Service at a Tertiary Care Center during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: An Eight-Week-Experience with a Newly Implemented Procedural Plan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Philipp G. Hemmati ◽  
Dorothea Fischer ◽  
Frank Breywisch ◽  
Sabine Wohlfarth ◽  
Matthias Kramer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Oncology Service ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Vulnerable Patient ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Oncology Unit

Treatment of cancer patients has become challenging when large parts of hospital services need to be shut down as a consequence of a local COVID-19 outbreak that requires rapid containment measures, in conjunction with the shifting of priorities to vital services. Reports providing conceptual frameworks and first experiences on how to maintain a clinical hematology/oncology service during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic are scarce. Here, we report our first 8 weeks of experience after implementing a procedural plan at a hematology/oncology unit with its associated cancer center at a large academic teaching hospital in Germany. By strictly separating team workflows and implementing vigorous testing for SARS-CoV-2 infections for all patients and staff members irrespective of clinical symptoms, we were successful in maintaining a comprehensive hematology/oncology service to allow for the continuation of treatment for our patients. Notably, this was achieved without introducing or further transmitting SARS-CoV-2 infections within the unit and the entire center. Although challenging, our approach appears safe and feasible and may help others to set up or optimize their procedures for cancer treatment or for other exceedingly vulnerable patient cohorts.

scholarly journals TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE AND CLINICAL PROFILE OF CHRONIC ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 017-020
Author(s):  
Dharma Rao V. ◽  
Rajaneesh Reddy M. ◽  
Srikanth K. ◽  
Raj Kumar Prakash B. ◽  
Satya Prasad A. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Chronic Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Female Dominance ◽  
Elderly Age ◽  
Female Ratio

Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) in a tertiary care center and to identify the clinical profile of chronic AF in hospitalized patients. Methods: All patients admitted to Mamata General Hospital in medicine/cardiology wards with chronic AF (persistent and permanent) during the period January 2012 to December 2012 were included into the study. The principal exclusion criteria were new onset AF and acute AF. Results: During the study period, 49 patients were admitted with chronic AF with an average of 45.44 years. A slight female dominance was seen with male: female ratio of 1:1.2. Half of the patients (51%) were below the age 50 years. The elderly age group comprised of only 16.3% of cases. The commonest presenting complaint was dyspnea followed by palpitation. Rheumatic valvular heart disease was seen more commonly in people below the age of 50 years whereas hypertension and ischemic heart disease after 50 years. Heart failure was the commonest condition associated with the chronic AF and was the cause of hospitalization in almost fifty percent of cases Conclusion: Chronic AF is still a cause of concern in India in people below the age of 50 years due to high prevalence of rheumatic fever inspite of advances in the medical field.

GASTRIC CANCER: A 5 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL, PATHOLOGICAL AND TREATMENT ASPECTS FROM A TERTIARY CARE CENTER IN SOUTH INDIA.

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
B. Ramkumar ◽  
J. Kannan ◽  
Ingersal. N ◽  
Srigopal mohanty ◽  
Amit saklani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
South India ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tumor Location ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Nodal Disease ◽  
Female Ratio

Context: Gastric cancer(GC) is fth most common cancer worldwide. Mostly presents with advanced stage and poor overall survival. Methods: Retrospective study on clinical, pathological, pattern of distant metastasis(DM) , treatment aspect of GC treated between January 2014 to December 2018 in a tertiary care center in south India. Statistical analysis : Chi square test and multivariate analysis (MVA) were used for analysis. P <0.05 was considered signicant. Results: Median age at diagnosis is 57 years. Higher male : female ratio. Most common presentation was abdominal pain followed vomiting. Malignant Gastric outlet obstruction(MGOO) was present in 22.7%. Histologically , all patients had adenocarcinoma with predominantly moderate differentiation (51.1%). Liver (19.1%)was most common site of metastasis . Curative surgery was done in 35.5% of patients. D2 lymph node dissection was performed in 12.4% of patient. Patients were given perioperative /preoperative/ adjuvant / palliative chemotherapy. MVA revealed history of tobacco use, body of stomach tumor location, nodal disease were risk factors for DM. Conclusion : The present analysis revealed use of tobacco, alcohol intake were main risk factors for GC. Most of the patients present in advanced stage , so prevention by avoiding risk factors and early detection by signs , symptoms and endoscopy are necessary. Use of tobacco,site of tumor location, nodal disease were factors associated with DM. Aggressive management with both surgery and chemotherapy is warranted for locally advanced disease.

scholarly journals Quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care center in Malwa region of Punjab

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harminder Singh ◽  
Kamalpreet Kaur ◽  
RajaParamjeet Singh Banipal ◽  
Shaminder Singh ◽  
Ritu Bala
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center

scholarly journals Clinical and laboratory profiles of genital ulcers (sexually transmitted diseases) in a tertiary care center in northeastern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-129
Author(s):  
Romita Bachaspatimayum ◽  
Zamzachin Guite ◽  
Thangjam Bijayanti Devi
Keyword(s):  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Herpes Genitalis ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Northeastern India ◽  
Genital Ulcers

Background: Genital ulcers are defined as breaches in the continuity of the genital mucosa and/or skin. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that cause genital ulcer disease (GUD) are syphilis, chancroid, donovanosis, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), and herpes genitalis. This study aimed to investigate the clinical and laboratory profiles of STI-related genital ulcers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional two-year study was conducted on patients attending the Outpatient Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy in a tertiary care center in northeastern India. Selected were 95 patients who presented themselves with STI-related genital ulcers. Detailed history taking and examination were conducted with basic tests to assist the diagnosis. Results: The male-to-female ratio was 3.32:1, and the most common site was the glans and prepuce in males (28.77%) and the labia majora and minora in females (36.36%). 96.84% of patients had superficial ulcers. The KOH mount was positive in 26 patients. The Tzanck smear was positive in 31 patients. RPR was positive in four. HIV was positive in eleven. Herpes genitalis (96.84%) was the most common GUD. Mixed STIs were attested in 41.05% of patients. Conclusion: GUD can take various forms of presentation. The available laboratory tests should be utilized. The possibility of mixed infections should always be kept in mind.

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