A clinicopathological study of lung cancer from south India
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2017, Vol 21, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Lung cancer is the most common male cancer. It is a highly fatal disease with mortality trends paralleling incidence. The 5 year survival rate is 5% in developing countries compared to 15% in developed nations. Notable differences in lung cancer trends have been observed globally and reasons for such observed trends are elusive. We sought to identify correctable factors that could improve survival in this highly fatal cancer. Methods: A retrospective analysis of medical records of 125 lung cancer patient were checked for demographic data, disease related information including clinical presentation. The collected data was analysed using SPSS software version 22. Results: The Mean age at presentation for the study group was 59. Male smokers were the commonest group and overall SCC was the predominant histological type. Adenocarcinoma was the commonest type among females (P=0.0006). Cough with expectoration was the commonest symptom (68%) at presentation. The image guided biopsy (IGBx) was the most effective diagnostic modality (85%) when compared to flexible bronchoscopy and this difference was statistically significant with P<0.001. Most of the patients presented with metastatic disease (66%) and only 28% had curable disease at presentation. Treatment completion rate was only 24%. Conclusion: Lung cancer in south India conforms to national trends. Our study shows only 24% of the patients complete the planned treatment protocol. It is important to identify reasons for the treatment defaults to improve survival from lung cancer.
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S GD Gangadaran
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