scholarly journals Epidemiology of cancer in young in central India: An analysis of rural cancer hospital data

2017 ◽  
Vol 06 (04) ◽  
pp. 183-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Novak Gupta ◽  
Prakash Chitalkar ◽  
Renu Mishra ◽  
Ankur Punia
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Central India ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Design And Methods

Abstract Background: Cancers in teenage and young adults (TYAs), though an increasing cause of mortality in our country, have been scarcely studied. The lack of studies of TYAs can significantly affect the outcomes of the youth in the prime of their lives. Aims: The aim of this study was to study the type of cancers in the TYA at a rural cancer center in central India. Design and Methods: A prospective study in the department of medical oncology, from the period of January 2013 till March 2016, was done. Data regarding socioepidemiological factors were collected for new cancer patients between the age group of 15–30 years in semi-structured questionnaire and from the hospital records. Cancers were classified according to the Birch classification. The cases were analyzed according to the epidemiological profile, classification of cancer, and age-wise distribution using descriptive analysis. Results: In this study, out of 5221 cancer patients, TYAs accounted for 327 (6.26%) with 189 males and 138 females (M: F– 1.37:1). The maximum cases were seen in 25–30 years' age group. Carcinoma was the most common malignancy (54.74%) with an increase from 19.56% in the 15–19 years' age group to 64.82% in the 25–30-year-old patients. Conclusion: The present study gives a glimpse of the TYA cancers in the central India. More than half of the young cancer patients suffer from carcinomas with about half of these being head and neck cancers.

Clinical and epidemiological profile of breast cancer patients diagnosed in Sinop – MT: A descriptive study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-93
Author(s):  
A. E. F. Chiaradia ◽  
K. A. S. Ferreira ◽  
T. C. Medeiros ◽  
E. F. O. Mota ◽  
R. A. R. Siviero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Lobular Carcinoma ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease that have been increasing in an alarm rate worldwide, and has overweight and obesity as important risk factors, being considered a significant public health problem. The present study aimed to demonstrate the clinical and epidemiological profile of breast cancer patients diagnosed in Sinop-MT (Brazil) and analyze the prevalence of overweight and obesity in these patients. This is a descriptive study, with data collected by analysis of patient’s medical records who were diagnosed with breast carcinoma in the Department of Oncology of Santo Antônio’s Hospital. Data were tabulated and analyzed in an Excel® spreadsheet software (Office 365), with a descriptive analysis in percentage. Results demonstrated that 100% of patients were women; 85.7% were affected by ductal and/or lobular breast carcinomas; all deaths occurred in patients over 40 years and 75% of deaths occurred in advanced stages; being 68.75% of the most severe cases’ stages present in the oldest patients. Furthermore, it was observed that 37.12% of the patients were classified as overweight or obese, 88.57% were treated with chemotherapy and 91.44% treated with combined therapies. In conclusion, it was observed that a great number of breast cancer patients were overweight/obese, presented ductal and lobular carcinoma, the deaths occurred predominantly in the over forty years and were related with the presence of metastasis and advanced stage.

scholarly journals A retrospective study of colorectal carcinoma in central India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 977
Author(s):  
Suresh Clement H. ◽  
S. Madhu Babu ◽  
Samir Ahmad ◽  
Harsha Omkar M.
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Central India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Outer Quadrant ◽  
The World ◽  
Menstruating Women ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Background: Inner lining of lobules or ducts of milk of breast tissue is the origin of the breast cancer. Among females, it constitutes 10.4% of cancer cases incidence all over the world. It thus is the fifth leading cause of mortality all over the world. As known, it is more common in females than males. The objective of this study was to study the clinical and epidemiological profile of breast cancer patients.Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out for a period of two and half years at M. G. M. Hospital, Warangal. Both males and females of 30 years and above were included in the study. Total number of carcinoma cases admitted during 2005 to 2007 for a period of two and half years were 1,428. Total number of carcinoma breast cases admitted during 2005 to 2007 for a period of two and half years were 242.Results: Maximum cases i.e. 44.6% belonged to stage III of breast cancer. Maximum cases were seen among Hindus i.e. 76.4%. As expected, only one case was reported by males which constituted only 0.42%. Highest number of cases i.e. 99 (40.9%) were reported during the age group of 40-50 years. Multi para women constituted more number of cases in 78.8%. Maximum number of cases of breast cancer i.e. 41.6% occurred among menstruating women. Most commonly affected quadrant was upper outer in 55.1% of cases. The most common type was Schirrous carcinoma in 39.6% of cases.Conclusions: Upper outer quadrant was most commonly affected. This indicates that the women in the reproductive age group should be directed to examine their breast daily with specific attention to upper outer quadrant.

scholarly journals Perfil epidemiológico do câncer de colo uterino no município de feira de santana, Bahia, Brasil

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 998
Author(s):  
Rita De Cássia Rocha Moreira ◽  
Ludmilla Oliveira Souza ◽  
Manoela De Assis Silva Carvalho ◽  
Scheila Conceição Sacramento Saldanha
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Cervix Uteri ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cin Iii ◽  
Hospital Morbidity ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Objective: to determine the cervical cancer epidemiological profile in Feira de Santana city, from 2000 to 2004. Methods: documental research, quantitative methods, descriptive, whose data collection were in annual reports issued by the Municipal Secretariat of Health through the Information System in Cancer of the Uterine Cervix (SISCOLO). The collection instrument was a form consolidated. Descriptive analysis was conducted using statistical tests, calculating the incidence, relative frequency and mortality rates by age. The results are presented in tables. Results: regards to Cervical Intra-epithelial Neoplasia I (CIN I) the age group between 20-39 years old had the greatest number of cases, but in relation to CIN II the age group between 20-39 years old not presented cases in 2004. In CIN III there was an increase in the percentage distribution in the age group between 20-39 years old, there was a decrease in women between 40-59 years old and over 60 years old there were cases only occurred in 2002. The hospital morbidity predominated in the age group between 40-59 years. The absolute frequency shows decrease in the number of cases of hospitalization. Deaths by cervical cancer were predominant in the age group over 60 years old. Conclusion: to know cervical cancer epidemiological variables is fundamental because it makes possible to draw actions which contribute to the women’s health promotion. Descriptors: cancer; cervix uteri; prevention; epidemiology.

HSR19-076: A Prospective Study of the Usage of Pain Medication, Cost, Alternative Medication Use, and Outcome by Cancer Patients in Real World

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3.5) ◽  
pp. HSR19-076
Author(s):  
Praveen Adusumilli ◽  
Vidya Viswanath ◽  
Raghunadha Rao Digumarthi
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Average Cost ◽  
Pain Medication ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Medication Cost ◽  
Palliative Care Specialist ◽  
Care Specialist ◽  
A Prospective Study

Introduction: Perception of pain and the need to treat it is highly variable, even amongst oncologists. Availability of pain specialists is an added advantage. This is an analysis of prescription patterns of pain medication and its outcome in cancer patients. Materials and Methods: The center has 8 oncologists and a pain and palliative care specialist. All the patients presenting to the outpatient department of our institute with a diagnosis of cancer were prospectively analyzed for usage of pain medication using a structured questionnaire. Data on diagnosis, stage, treatment given, and outcomes were analyzed. Pain intensity was recorded on visual analogue scale, types of pain medicines used, and their side effects were noted. The average cost of the pain medication purchased in our pharmacy was calculated. Use of alternative medicines was also noted. Results: A total of 1,098 cancer patients were evaluated. Pain was a prominent complaint in 64.6% of patients. Of these, only 89.5% received pain medication. Mild, moderate, and severe pain was seen in 52.1%, 26.7%, and 21.2% respectively. The 3 most common diagnoses were breast cancer in 19.7%, gastrointestinal cancer in 14%, and 12.1% with head and neck cancers. Weak opioids and NSAIDS were most commonly prescribed analgesics in 44.2% and 42.1%, respectively. Morphine was prescribed for 13.7% of patients. The average cost of pain medicines is Re 148 (US $2.25 a month). Side effects from medication were seen in 13.5% of patients, with constipation being the most common. Alternative forms of medicine were reportedly used by 148 patients: Ayurveda by 20.8%, and homeopathy by 12.9%, native medication by 6.1%, Unani by 1.8%. Good relief of pain was reported by 66%, fair relief by 27%, no relief by 6.1%, and worsening by <1%. Conclusion: Pain management is near ideal with the availability of services of pain and palliative care specialist in a cancer center.

Port-a-Cath fracture and migration in paediatric cancer patients: incidence and management at a tertiary care centre – a 15-year experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 986-990
Author(s):  
Amr Elgehiny ◽  
Khaled Ghanem ◽  
Haytham Bou Hussein ◽  
Mohamed Ahmed ◽  
Mostafa Abohelwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Central Venous Access ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Paediatric Cancer ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
First Choice ◽  
And Migration

AbstractIntroduction:Port-a-Cath or chemoport provides prolonged central venous access for cancer patients requiring prolonged chemotherapy. Prolonged use of chemoport is associated with many complications. Dislodgement and migration of chemoport catheter is a rare and reportable complication with potentially serious consequences.Methods:The medical charts of 1222 paediatric cancer patients admitted to the Children’s Cancer Center in Lebanon who had chemoports inserted for long-term chemotherapy were retrospectively reviewed. Descriptive analysis of data was conducted.Results:Chemoport fracture and migration were found in seven cases with an incidence of 0.57%. The duration of chemoport use before the event of dislodgement varied from 2 months to 102 months. Non-functioning chemoport was the most common presentation. Totally, six cases were managed successfully by loop snaring, three cases by paediatric cardiology team, and three cases by interventional radiology team. One case was managed surgically during chemoport removal.Conclusion:Fracture and migration of chemoport catheter is a rare complication of uncertain aetiology and with potentially serious consequences. Percutaneous retrieval, done by experienced cardiologist or interventional radiologist, is the first choice for management of this complication as it is considered as a safe and effective approach.

scholarly journals Improvement of well-being in cancer patients by yoga training

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-93
Author(s):  
Jörg Haier ◽  
Antje Duda ◽  
Claudia Branss-Tallen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Pharmacological Interventions ◽  
Complementary Treatment ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
Reduced Physical Activity

Background: Cancer patients frequently suffer from a reduced physical activity. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as yoga, provide opportunities to deal with these symptoms. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of yoga on the well-being of cancer patients.Methods: Between 2015 and 2017, we analyzed the effects of yoga on the well-being of cancer patients. Fifty-one patients received yoga training specifically designed to address cancer-related problems. Before the start (SoS) and after the end (EoS) of training, the WHO-5 well-being index was used to evaluate patients’ perception.Results: WHO-5 scores significantly improved from 47.1±21.4 at SoS to 69.7±15.1 at EoS. Patients in the middle age group (EoS–SoS: 28.0±20.6) showed a significantly higher benefit (p<0.005) compared with age groups <40 years (EoS–SoS: 10.7±15.4) and >60 years (EoS–SoS: 16.0±12.1). Patients with low initial scores benefited most from yoga.Conclusion: Our study showed that yoga training under experienced supervision could serve as a beneficial complementary treatment in cancer patients. Best effects were observed in patients with highly reduced well-being and 40–60-year-old patients.

Poor access to clinical trials among community cancer patients requiring chemotherapy for recurrent or progressive disease: Limitations of current cancer cooperative groups

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6076-6076 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Meyer ◽  
J. A. Lee ◽  
M. A. Mathiason ◽  
K. A. Frisby ◽  
K. C. Bruden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Cooperative Groups ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Accrual Rate ◽  
Clinical Trial Accrual ◽  
A Prospective Study

6076 Background: Data on clinical trial accrual among cancer patients treated in the community are limited. In a prospective study at our community-based cancer center, we found that the accrual rate was only 4% for newly diagnosed patients and protocol limitations accounted for 68% of non-accrual (Go RS, et al. Cancer 2006). We would like to determine the availability of trials for adult cancer patients with recurrent or progressive disease treated in the community and the accrual rate. Methods: We retrospectively identified this specific group of patients who received chemotherapy at our institution between November 2004 and October 2005 and collected data on the number, types, and sources of trials that were available. Results: We identified a total of 140 patients. There was an equal number of females (52.9%) and males, with a median age of 66 years (range, 38–89) at the time of chemotherapy. Fifty trials were available, with about half for the following cancers: lung (14%), pancreatic (12%), renal (10%), head and neck (8%), prostate (6%), and breast (6%). No trials were available for bladder, colorectal, and gastroesophageal cancers. The proportions of phase I, II, and III trials were 4%, 62%, and 34%, respectively. The sources of trials were: ECOG (56%), Wisconsin Oncology Network (14%), Intergroup (12%), GOG (10%), RTOG (2%), CTSU (2%), our institution (2%), and pharmaceutical companies (2%). Only 69 (49.3%) patients had trials appropriate for their type and stage of cancers. Among those patients with available trials, 24 (34.8%) were eligible to participate and 6 were enrolled, for an overall accrual rate of 4.3%. There were no differences in age and sex among subgroups in terms of trial availability, eligibility, and accrual. Conclusions: At our institution, enrollment of cancer patients with recurrent or progressive disease in clinical trials is as low as for newly diagnosed patients. Over 80% of the patients were denied access to a trial because of protocol unavailability and ineligibility. Current cancer cooperative groups do not provide adequate trials for patients in the community. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Cervical cancer patients’ preferences and use of various cancer information sources in South Korea

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 16073-16073
Author(s):  
H. Noh ◽  
M. Lee ◽  
Y. Yun ◽  
S. Park ◽  
D. Bae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Personal Accounts

16073 Background: Accessing appropriate facts is important in enabling cancer patients cope with the disease. This study focused on the utilization and preferences of cancer information sources by cervical cancer patients in terms of ease in receiving and searching the available data. Methods: The study included 830 women over the age of 18 years treated for cervical cancer at six hospitals in South Korea between 1983 and 2004. All the participants provided written informed consent, and the Institutional Review Board of the National Cancer Center approved the protocol. A questionnaire addressed the patients’ use of and preferences for sources and forms of cancer information. Data were collected by mail. Results: Television and/or the radio were the the most frequently cited sources of cancer information by the middle and oldest age groups: 45–64 years (52.0%), =65 years (47.3%), while patients in the youngest age group (<45 years) used the Internet (38.8%). Booklets and/or pamphlets (24.0%) were the source of cancer information preferred by the youngest age group, while patients in the middle and oldest age groups preferred TV/radio: 45–64 years (35.7%) and =65 years (55.0%). Life notes and/or experiences (43.2%), that is, personal accounts, comprised the most easily understood form of information regardless of age group. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that cervical cancer patients’ utilization of and preferences for sources of cancer information vary according to patient age. Tailored educational materials that consider the users’ age and condition should be customized to best fit their specific preferences. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Cancers in Kashmir, India: An Analysis of Hospital Data

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariya A. Qurieshi ◽  
S. M. Salim Khan ◽  
Muneer A. Masoodi ◽  
Uruj Qurieshi ◽  
Quratul Ain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stomach Cancer ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Cancer Registration ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Registration System ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity

Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. The aim of the present study was to measure the pattern of different cancers in Kashmir, India, a cancer belt with peculiar cancer profile. A hospital based cancer registry was started by the Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar, in January 2006, wherein information was collected from cancer patients who were diagnosed and treated in the hospital. Data has been analysed for a period extending from January 2006 to December 2012. Descriptive analysis has been done by using statistical software. A total of 1598 cancer patients were admitted during this period. Overall male to female ratio was 1.33 : 1. Stomach cancer was the most commonly reported cancer (25.2%), followed by colorectal cancer (16.4%) and lung cancer (13.2%) among males. For females, colorectal cancer (16.8%), breast cancer (16.1%), and stomach cancer (10.4%) were the most frequently reported cancers in order of frequency. Tobacco related cancers contributed to more than three-fourths of cancers among men and more than half of cancers for women. There is an urgent need to set up a population based cancer registration system to understand the profile of cancers specific to this geographic region.

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