Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study

Introduction: Colorectal cancer is the 4th commonest cancer in the world. Studies had shown different tumor behavior depending on the site, pathology and stage. However the characters of Egyptian colon cancer patients are not well addressed. Method: Computerized registry of a tertiary cancer hospita...

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Main Authors: Islam H. Metwally, Mosab Shetiwy, Amr F. Elalfy, Amr Abouzid, Saleh S. Saleh, Mohamed Hamdy
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Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936317300898
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spelling doaj-985adfc6b691444b821300b98f750fac2021-07-02T04:59:01ZengThieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.Journal of Coloproctology2237-93632018-01-013812429Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective studyIslam H. Metwally0Mosab Shetiwy1Amr F. Elalfy2Amr Abouzid3Saleh S. Saleh4Mohamed Hamdy5Corresponding author.; Oncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, EgyptOncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, EgyptOncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, EgyptOncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, EgyptOncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, EgyptOncology Center Mansoura University (OCMU), Surgical Oncology Unit, Mansoura, EgyptIntroduction: Colorectal cancer is the 4th commonest cancer in the world. Studies had shown different tumor behavior depending on the site, pathology and stage. However the characters of Egyptian colon cancer patients are not well addressed. Method: Computerized registry of a tertiary cancer hospital in Egypt was searched for colon cancer cases. Demographic, pathologic and treatment data were collected and analyzed using SPSS program. Results: About 360 colon cancer patients attended our center in the last 12 years. Tumor characters showed great diverse from that of developed countries, with especially different prognosis and survival. Conclusion: Egyptians have unique tumor characters and behavior, and different compliance with treatment regimens. Multicenter prospective studies, as well as evolving Egyptian treatment guidelines are needed to address this. Resumo: Introdução: Câncer colorretal é a quarta neoplasia mais comum a nível mundial. Estudos demonstraram diferentes comportamentos do tumor, dependendo do local, da patologia e do estágio. Contudo, ainda não estão devidamente definidas as características dos pacientes egípcios com câncer de cólon. Métodos: Foi realizada pesquisa no registro computadorizado de um hospital terciário para pacientes com câncer, à busca de casos de câncer de cólon. Foi feita coleta de dados demográficos, patológicos e terapêuticos. Tais dados foram então submetidos à análise com o programa SPSS. Resultados: Nos últimos 12 anos, cerca de 360 pacientes portadores de câncer de cólon foram atendidos em nosso Centro. As características dos tumores demonstraram grandes diferenças em comparação com os achados de países desenvolvidos e, em especial, com relação ao prognóstico e à sobrevida. Conclusão: Os egípcios exibem características e comportamentos singulares com relação aos tumores, além de diferentes graus de cooperação com os regimes terapêuticos. Para que tais aspectos sejam sanados, há necessidade de mais estudos prospectivos multicêntricos, bem como de um aprimoramento das diretrizes terapêuticas para os egípcios. Keywords: Colon cancer, Registry, Incidence, Survival, Recurrence, Palavras-chave: Câncer de cólon, Registro, Incidência, Sobrevida, Recorrênciahttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936317300898
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author Islam H. Metwally
Mosab Shetiwy
Amr F. Elalfy
Amr Abouzid
Saleh S. Saleh
Mohamed Hamdy
spellingShingle Islam H. Metwally
Mosab Shetiwy
Amr F. Elalfy
Amr Abouzid
Saleh S. Saleh
Mohamed Hamdy
Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study
Journal of Coloproctology
author_facet Islam H. Metwally
Mosab Shetiwy
Amr F. Elalfy
Amr Abouzid
Saleh S. Saleh
Mohamed Hamdy
author_sort Islam H. Metwally
title Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study
title_short Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study
title_full Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study
title_fullStr Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study
title_full_unstemmed Epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among Egyptians: a retrospective study
title_sort epidemiology and survival of colon cancer among egyptians: a retrospective study
publisher Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
series Journal of Coloproctology
issn 2237-9363
publishDate 2018-01-01
description Introduction: Colorectal cancer is the 4th commonest cancer in the world. Studies had shown different tumor behavior depending on the site, pathology and stage. However the characters of Egyptian colon cancer patients are not well addressed. Method: Computerized registry of a tertiary cancer hospital in Egypt was searched for colon cancer cases. Demographic, pathologic and treatment data were collected and analyzed using SPSS program. Results: About 360 colon cancer patients attended our center in the last 12 years. Tumor characters showed great diverse from that of developed countries, with especially different prognosis and survival. Conclusion: Egyptians have unique tumor characters and behavior, and different compliance with treatment regimens. Multicenter prospective studies, as well as evolving Egyptian treatment guidelines are needed to address this. Resumo: Introdução: Câncer colorretal é a quarta neoplasia mais comum a nível mundial. Estudos demonstraram diferentes comportamentos do tumor, dependendo do local, da patologia e do estágio. Contudo, ainda não estão devidamente definidas as características dos pacientes egípcios com câncer de cólon. Métodos: Foi realizada pesquisa no registro computadorizado de um hospital terciário para pacientes com câncer, à busca de casos de câncer de cólon. Foi feita coleta de dados demográficos, patológicos e terapêuticos. Tais dados foram então submetidos à análise com o programa SPSS. Resultados: Nos últimos 12 anos, cerca de 360 pacientes portadores de câncer de cólon foram atendidos em nosso Centro. As características dos tumores demonstraram grandes diferenças em comparação com os achados de países desenvolvidos e, em especial, com relação ao prognóstico e à sobrevida. Conclusão: Os egípcios exibem características e comportamentos singulares com relação aos tumores, além de diferentes graus de cooperação com os regimes terapêuticos. Para que tais aspectos sejam sanados, há necessidade de mais estudos prospectivos multicêntricos, bem como de um aprimoramento das diretrizes terapêuticas para os egípcios. Keywords: Colon cancer, Registry, Incidence, Survival, Recurrence, Palavras-chave: Câncer de cólon, Registro, Incidência, Sobrevida, Recorrência
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