Strong association and effect of lifestyle and clinicopathological risk factors in colorectal cancer during treatment process: a study based on Kashmiri population

Khaliq, Rubeena; Iqbal, Pervaiz; Kuchay, Sanaullah; Pandurangan, Ashok Kumar

doi:10.1007/s13530-020-00071-5

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“…15,16 The prevalence of intake of charcoaled meat, tobacco smoking and is higher in males than females which has been supported by multiple studies. [17][18][19] Smoking is an established risk factor for GI cancers and J and K has one of the highest prevalence for smoking. In addition, the dietary pattern is also different in Kashmir valley than the rest of the country with higher intake of red meat, intake of salted tea, and use of smoked food, all of which have previously been associated with GCs.…”

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Clinical profile and treatment outcome in gastrointestinal cancer patients: a single-center experience in Kashmir valley, India

Naqash¹,

Nayak²,

Wani³

et al. 2023

Int J Adv Med

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Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are one of the common cancers and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to evaluate the treatment outcome of GI cancer patients undergoing follow-up in the oncology OPD of a tertiary care hospital. Methods: Cases previously treated for any GI cancer at one center and coming for follow-up to the hospital were enrolled. Treatment outcome was ascertained in these patients and its relationship with clinical and demographic characteristics of patients at diagnosis were analysed. Results: A total of 68 cases of GI cancers were enrolled with a mean age of 57.44±8.3 years and of 39 (57.35%) were males. The most common site for cancers was oesophagus, stomach, Colo-rectal with 22,20 and 17 cases respectively. Stage II was the most common stage at presentation in 50% cases followed by Stage III in 32.35% of cases. There was significant association between stage at diagnosis with stage I disease at diagnosis significantly related to complete cure. Site of cancer, age and smoking history had no significant correlation with treatment outcome. Conclusions: Diagnosis of GI cancers at early stage was associated with complete cure at follow up. This finding demonstrates the importance of early screening for GI cancers and the need to have robust screening guidelines and improving access to screening with highly valid tests particularly for individuals with high risk features.

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