Prevalence and Pattern of Cancer in the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia-Arar
Ahmed M. Aljameeli *
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia.
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Abstract
Introduction: There is a substantial rise in the incidence of cancer in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was conducted to determine the demographic, prevalence, and pattern of cancer in the Northern Border region of Saudi Arabia-Arar.
Methods: The record of 88 histologically confirmed cancer cases was retrieved and studied from files of the oncology department, Prince Abdul-Aziz Ibn Musaad hospital, Arar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Results: The most common cancers in the whole population irrespective of sex were carcinoma of the leukemia, breast, lymphoma and leukemia combined and colorectal cancer. The most common cancers in females in Northern Border region were those of the breast, thyroid, and lymphomas and leukemia combined. Comparative findings for males were lymphomas and leukemias combined colorectal cancers.
Conclusion: The present study showed a high prevalence and pattern of cancer in Northern Border region, Saudi Arabia according to gender, age, frequency, and type of cancer.
Keywords: Cancer prevalence, frequency, Saudi cancer registry, malignant, risk factors, tumor