ncidence of Head and Neck Cancers in an Urban Cancer Centre in Western Odisha- A Retrospective Analysis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
Aim- Oral Cavity Cancer is the most common among all the head and neck cancer in India. Our study evaluates the incidence & the demographic profile of head and neck cancer cases in a urban cancer centre in Eastern part of India.Methods:-This retrospective study was done in Radiotherapy Department of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMSAR), Burla of Sambalpur district, Odisha, India, for a period of three year, from 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2017. Total 368 head and neck cancer cases were reported during this period.Results:-The incidence of Head and Neck cancer was found to be 16.15%. The Male were affected more than the female.The median age of occurrence was 53 years. The most commonly affected age group was 41-60 years (52.45%). Among all the head and neck cancer, Tongue cancer was the most common (28.26%) followed by Buccal Mucosa (19.02%).We found a strong association between the use of tobacco (bhang) and Head & neck cancer. Conclusion:Oral cavity cancers are the most common head and neck cancer and the incidence among the male are more and are associated with tobacco chewing habit. Knowing the etiology, there is a need to intervene by the Government and NGOs at this level which can help to decrease the incidence and prevent early mortality.
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DrKabita Majhi, DrAnkita Panigrahy, Dr Sanjib Kumar Mishra
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