Trend of Head and Neck Cancers in a National Tertiary Cancer Hospital of Nepal from 2012 to 2017.

South Asian J Cancer

ENT, Head and Neck Unit, Department of Surgical Oncology, B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal.

Published: December 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are rapidly increasing in Nepal, presenting a significant public health concern, with a study conducted at B.P Koirala Memorial Hospital analyzing data from 2012 to 2017.
  • Out of 4,582 new HNC cases, males represented 67.6% and the most prevalent types were lip and oral cavity cancers, followed by tonsil, pharynx, and larynx cancers, with a notable rise in incidence over the years.
  • The study highlights a higher prevalence in males, particularly in the 60-74 age group, and emphasizes the need for increased awareness, screening programs, and comprehensive treatment to combat the rising burden of these cancers.

Article Abstract

Head and neck cancers (HNCs) are increasing in Nepal and have become a major public health issue. This study aims to describe the trend of HNCs in a national tertiary cancer hospital in Nepal. This was a cross-sectional study with secondary data analysis conducted at B.P Koirala Memorial Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal. The data were obtained from the medical record section and included all new HNC cases registered from 2012 to 2017. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 17. Subgroup analysis was done according to age, gender, site, and year. A total of 4,582 new HNCs were registered, of which 3,097 (67.6%) were males and 1,482 (32.4%) were females. Lip and oral cavity cancers (46.5%) were the most common HNCs followed by tonsil and pharynx (18.0%) and larynx (15.8%). The trend of HNCs shows a steady rise in incidence with difference according to the sites. HNCs were more common among males than females except for thyroid cancer. The most common age group was 60 to 74 years. The trend of HNCs is increasing in Nepal especially oral cancers. Awareness of risk factors, effective screening programs, and comprehensive treatment should be focused to decrease the burden of HNCs.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8719957PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1731131DOI Listing

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