Descriptive Analysis of MuIti-Institutional Cancer Incidence in Nepal - 2016

Abstract

Cancer (KAN-ser) A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. which is a major public health problem in the world. This study aims to determined the multi-institutional cancer incidence in Nepal. In this descriptive analysis, data were collected from different co-action hospitals of National Cancer Registry system from January to December 2016, where diagnostic and treatment facilities are available. Most of the cases were reported by BPKMCH 45.27% Followed by BCH 16.17% and TUTH 9.33%. The most valid basis of diagnosis was biopsy/histology 39.25% followed by cytology/haematology 30.86% and radiology 14.92%. Cancer cases were most prevalent (13.57% ) in age group of (60-64) years for both sex (male:14.51% and female: 12.74%.).The most common cancer in Nepal for 2016 was bronchus & lung 13.26 % followed by cervix 9.01% and breast 8.93%. Among males, lung cancer 16.98% was the most frequent followed by stomach 6.04% and larynx 4.74%. Whereas, cervical cancer was a leading cancer site for female 16.02% followed by breast 16.12% and lung 10.03%. Cancer incidence found to be increased yearly in Nepal and thus effective and comprehensive cancer prevention programme should be carried out in national context.