Retrospective Appraisal of Cancer Patients from Vientiane Capital City, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), Seeking Treatment in Thailand

Chaleunvong, Kongmany; Kamsa-ard, Supot; Suwanrungruang, Krittika; Wiangnon, Surapon; Sychareun, Vanphanom; Alounlangsy, Phetsamone; Durham, Jo; Promthet, Supannee

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저자정보: Chaleunvong, Kongmany (Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University) Kamsa-ard, Supot (Cancer Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University) Suwanrungruang, Krittika (Cancer Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University) Wiangnon, Surapon (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University) Sychareun, Vanphanom (University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR) Alounlangsy, Phetsamone (University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR) Durham, Jo (University of Queensland, School of Population Health) Promthet, Supannee (Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University)

저널정보: 아시아태평양암예방학회 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP 제14권 제9호

발행연도: 2013.1

수록면: 5,435 - 5,440 (6page)

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Background: Recent estimates suggest that in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) the burden of cancer in terms of DALYs lost is amongst the highest in South East Asia. As such, increasingly cancer is becoming an important public health concern in the country. Lao PDR however has no population-based cancer registry and only one hospital-based registry. Cancer treatment within the country is extremely limited. Patients who can, may travel to neighboring countries for treatment, but little information about this is available in the country. The aim of this study was to estimate some of the otherwise largely unknown parameters of the cancer burden in Lao PDR. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study based on the records of 847 Lao cancer cases treated with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, in Thailand between 1988 and 2010. Results: The annual rate of registration of Lao cancer cases fluctuated, but showed an increasing trend. Most cancers were diagnosed by histology (65.2%), and a combination of endoscopy and radiology (15.6%). In most cases (70.2%) the stage of cancer at diagnosis could not be determined. In those whose stage could be identified, 54.0% were at the final stage (Stage IV). Among males, the commonest cancer sites were the liver (16.1%), blood (12.3%) and nasopharynx (10.6%). Those in female patients were the cervix (22.2%), breast (14.6%) and blood (8.1%). Conclusions: This study indicates that despite some fluctuations, the number of Lao cancer patients presenting at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen, gradually increased between 1988 and 2010. The unfavorable pattern of late-stage cancer diagnosis among male and female patients suggests a need for cancer control interventions and the establishment of cancer registration and treatment facilities within Lao PDR.

#Cancer incidence #cancer burden #cancer treatment #Lao PDR

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