Cancer profile in Eastern Libya: incidence and mortality in the year 2004

Mistiri, Mufid El; Pirani, Monica; Sahli, N. El; Mangoush, M. El; Attia, Adel; Shembesh, R.; Habel, Salah; Homry, F. El; Hamad, Salah; Federico, Massimo

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“…We collected and analyzed data on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival that were obtained over a 3-year study period from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005 from the BCR [5,6].…”

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“…During the last decade, epidemiologic data have increasingly become available from several African cancer registries, such as the Benghazi Cancer Registry (BCR), which was established in 2002 in Libya [5,6]. However, high-quality cancer registration, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer's criteria, is still largely unsatisfactory in Africa, covering only 1% of the whole population in 2007 [7,8].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Cancer incidence, mortality, and survival in Eastern Libya: updated report from the Benghazi Cancer Registry

Mistiri

Salati

Marcheselli

et al. 2015

Annals of Epidemiology

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“…We collected and analyzed data on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival that were obtained over a 3-year study period from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005 from the BCR [5,6].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cancer incidence, mortality, and survival in Eastern Libya: updated report from the Benghazi Cancer Registry

Mistiri

Salati

Marcheselli

et al. 2015

Annals of Epidemiology

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“…Breast cancer is the most common of all female cancers in Libya [5]. In this study, the knowledge and practice among the general population in western Libya was explored.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In Libya, breast cancer is responsible for more than 25% of all cancer in females with agestandardised mortality rate of 10.9 per 100,000 [5]. Breast cancer survival rates vary greatly worldwide, ranging from 80% or over in North America, Sweden, Japan and Australia to around 60% in Brazil and Slovakia and below 40% in Algeria [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

Breast Cancer Awareness, Knowledge and Beliefs among Libyan Women

El-Hamadi

Gusbi

Aisa³

et al. 2019

JSRR

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent cancer of women. The high mortality in developing countries is associated with late detection, and lack of knowledge and adequate screening programmes. Aims: To determine breast cancer awareness, knowledge and beliefs among Libyan women. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Between September and October 2016 among a sample of adult women in western Libya. Methods: 1091 woman aged between years were asked to fill a validated questionnaire to investigate their knowledge about the risk factors as well as their awareness and screening behaviours of BC. Results: The majority of women who participated in the study were aware of BC early warning signs and symptoms. Over 90% of the women were able to list at least one symptom of breast cancer correctly. The most frequent warning sign identified was breast lump (91.0%), followed by discharge from the nipples (80.6%). Also, 565 (52.7%) of those surveyed were aware that increasing age was associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer and 747 (68.3%) of the El-Hamadi et al.; JSRR, 24(1): 1-8, 2019; Article no.JSRR.49992 2 respondents identified positive family history as a risk factor. Moreover, 62% know how to perform self-examination (BSE), and only 59% ever performed BSE. The majority (92%) would seek medical advice if they discovered a mass in the breast whereas, about half of those (59%) would consult a male doctor. Conclusions: Women who participated in this study were fairly informed about BC risks and warning signs; the results appear to reflect growing awareness of women regarding BC screening methods. Health education message should be presented and delivered in a culturally-sensitive manner and tailored to provide simple and clear information and avoid false beliefs and misconceptions about the disease, its screening methods and management options. Original Research Article

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“…In Libya the incidence of prostatic cancer is 7% of all male malignancies and comes fourth [2]. It is predominantly disease of older males, with peak incidences between the ages of 65 and 75 years.…”

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confidence: 99%