Pathologic Factors Affecting Colorectal Cancer Survival in a Jamaican Population-the UHWI Experience.

Objective: Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is the third most common cancer and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Jamaica. Globally, CRC mortality rates have been decreasing in developed countries; however, CRC mortality rates are trending upwards in low-income or developing countries. Our objectives are to estimate the overall 5-year survival and to determine the pathologic factors associated with overall survival of colorectal adenocarcinoma after surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

Pathological factors affecting gastric adenocarcinoma survival in a Caribbean population from 2000-2010.

Aim: To investigate pathological factors related to long term patient survival post surgical management of gastric adenocarcinoma in a Caribbean population.

Methods: This is a retrospective, observational study of all patients treated surgically for gastric adenocarcinoma from January 1(st) 2000 to December 31(st) 2010 at The University Hospital of the West Indies, an urban Jamaican hospital. Pathological reports of all gastrectomy specimens post gastric cancer resection during the specified interval were accessed.