Cancer care for adolescents and young adults in Jordan

Abdel‐Razeq, Hikmat; Barbar, Maha; Hejleh, Taher Abu; Mansour, Asem

doi:10.26719/2018.24.7.687

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“…In Asian countries, AYA patients represent a growing percentage of the overall population, in contrast to European countries (Figure 1). In the case of Bangladesh and Jordan, the AYA age group comprises about 44% of the total population (10,20). According to the population-based study conducted by the University of Hong Kong, the incidence of AYA patients with cancer is relatively lower in countries with low socio-demographic indexes.…”

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“…These disparities are exacerbated in developing countries, where data from China and Thailand's cancer registries reveal 5-year survival rates ranging from 9% to 44%, compared to over 75% in developed countries like the USA. However, well-equipped treatment centers in developing nations demonstrate survival rates comparable to those in developed countries (e.g., a 5-year overall survival rate is 72.4% in Jordan), underlining the importance of resource availability (1,(8)(9)(10).…”

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The unique challenges of AYA cancer care in resource-limited settings

Hovsepyan,

Hoveyan,

Sargsyan

et al. 2023

Front. Adolesc. Med.

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IntroductionAdolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer represent a distinct group with exceptional and unique characteristics. The survival rates for this age group are worse than in children or adults. Cancer care for this population is a challenge, not only for low-income countries but also for the developed world. This review addresses the unique challenges adolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer in low-income countries face.MethodsTwo individual authors conducted the literature review to present the global burden of AYAs in resource-limited settings. The articles selected focused on AYA care from Latin America, Asia, and Africa.ResultsAmong the challenges of managing AYAs with cancer are the absence of national and/or hospital cancer registries, and a lack of adequate infrastructure, AYA-dedicated programs, appropriate psycho-social support, fertility preservation, and genetic counseling services. Furthermore, education and training activities specifically dedicated to the care of AYAs diagnosed with cancer are scarce in those countries.ConclusionImplementing a dedicated AYA program in resource-limited settings will be critical in providing patient-centered care bolstered by age-appropriate infrastructure and comprehensive clinical, psycho-social, and allied health support. It will significantly reduce the treatment abandonment rate, diminish the duration of diagnosis delay, and alleviate emotional detachment and disarray.

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The unique challenges of AYA cancer care in resource-limited settings

Hovsepyan,

Hoveyan,

Sargsyan

et al. 2023

Front. Adolesc. Med.

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“…A recently published article, however, reported that AYA cancers represented 16.3% of the total number of cancer cases diagnosed in 2012 at the only comprehensive cancer center in Jordan; the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC). Among the reported cases, 20.4% were diagnosed with brain/CNS tumors in AYA [12].…”

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Central Nervous System Tumors in Adolescents and Young Adults: An Epidemiological Study from Jordan

2020

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Background: The adolescent and young adult (AYA) age group lacks targeted epidemiologic studies that assess the prevalence and outcome of tumors. We aim to provide deep analysis of the epidemiology of central nervous system (CNS) tumors in AYA in Jordan. Methodology: This is a retrospective study for all CNS tumors in the AYA group patients diagnosed and managed at King Hussein Cancer Center in 2007–2016. A patient list was retrieved from the Center’s Cancer Registry, and clinicopathologic data were reviewed individually from the patients’ records. Results: A total of 370 cases of primary CNS tumors were retrieved, with a median age of 28.5 years. Males outnumbered females; 57.6 and 42.4%, respectively. Most tumors occurred in the cerebrum (62.2%, n = 230), the frontal lobe was the most commonly affected (29%). Glioma was the most common histologic category (58.9%, n = 218), with high-grade tumors, including glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma, prevailing. Embryonal tumors comprised the second most common group (16.8%, n = 62). Medulloblastoma was the prototype of embryonal tumors (91.9%; n = 57). Glioma tended to affect the older age group than embryonal tumors (p value = 0.002). On last available follow-up, 29.5% were lost to follow-up, 36% were alive, and 34.6% were deceased. The median overall survival (OS) for all tumors was 47.6 months. Embryonal tumors had a better outcome than glioma (median OS 76.3 vs. 30.3 months, respectively; p value = 0.001). Conclusions: High-grade glioma affecting the cerebrum was the most common tumor among AYA age group and was associated with a less favorable outcome compared to embryonal tumors. More research is needed to address this special age group.

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General Oncology Care in Jordan

Khatib

Nimri

2022

Cancer in the Arab World

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As Jordanians celebrate the 100th years (1921–2021) anniversary of the state of Jordan, a centenary of achievements and successes of those populations, which is equivalent to 0.13% of the total world inhabitants (Jordan Population, worldometers.info 2021), cancer burden in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a challenge, as well as a success. Despite several initiatives, Jordan does not have an endorsed National Cancer Control Strategic Plan (NCCP), which is one of the top primacies in the national cancer control issue in Jordan.Cancer care in Jordan is well established and attentive on the treatment section, with more effort needed on other elements of the cancer continuum. Jordan has a national cancer registry. However, it is not enough to collect complete, accurate, and timely cancer data.In Jordan, the government bears the cost of treating cancer patients. Cancer treatment is offered at no cost to all Jordanian citizens holding a national number through public hospitals of the MOH mainly in Al Basheer Hospital. The Royal Medical Services (military), university hospitals, and King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) treat the cancer patients with special arrangements of acquittal health exemption from the royal court or the health insurance administration to cover the cost of the treatment. A full spectrum of treatment is available in the private health sector too.The health care system in Jordan is one of the best reputable and trustworthy prominent health care systems in the MENA region, if not, it is globally well known. Wide-ranging oncology care is available in many public and private hospitals and health care facilities and clinics. Jordan will always be open to all its Arab fellows, at the same time open for new and up-to-date innovations, cooperation, and collaboration with cancer scholars.

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Cancer care for adolescents and young adults in Jordan

Abstract: Cancer in adolescents and young adults represents a substantial and growing proportion of oncological diagnoses. Due to their special needs and treatment complications, a dedicated service is urgently needed.

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The unique challenges of AYA cancer care in resource-limited settings

The unique challenges of AYA cancer care in resource-limited settings

Central Nervous System Tumors in Adolescents and Young Adults: An Epidemiological Study from Jordan

General Oncology Care in Jordan

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