Cancer prevalence in Pakistan: meta-analysis of various published studies to determine variation in cancer figures resulting from marked population heterogeneity in …
R Idrees, S Fatima, J Abdul-Ghafar, A Raheem… - World journal of surgical …, 2018 - Springer
Background Pakistan's population is ethnically diverse with distinct ethnic groups inhabiting
various parts of the country. Cancer statistics obtained from specific regions populated by …
various parts of the country. Cancer statistics obtained from specific regions populated by …
The prevalence of prostate cancer in Pakistan: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Prostate cancer is a significant public health issue, ranking as the second most
common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men. In Pakistan, the …
common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men. In Pakistan, the …
Incidence trend of breast Cancer in women of eastern Mediterranean region countries from 1998 to 2019: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background This study was conducted to provide evidence on the current status of breast
cancer and its incidence trend in Eastern Mediterranean Region during 1998–2019. Also …
cancer and its incidence trend in Eastern Mediterranean Region during 1998–2019. Also …
Estimates of past and future time trends in age-specific breast cancer incidence among women in Karachi, Pakistan: 2004–2025
Background The current demographic trends indicate that breast cancer will pose an even
greater public health concern in future for Pakistan. Details on the incidence, disease …
greater public health concern in future for Pakistan. Details on the incidence, disease …
Cancer statistics in Pakistan from 1994 to 2021: data from cancer registry
PURPOSE Pakistan has been systematically collecting cancer data since 1994 through
cancer registries. METHODS This article presents a comprehensive analysis of cancer …
cancer registries. METHODS This article presents a comprehensive analysis of cancer …
Cancer in Lahore, Pakistan, 2010–2019: an incidence study
F Badar, S Mahmood - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To study the cancer incidence rates over 10 years (2010–2019), in Lahore,
Pakistan. Design An incidence study. Setting The population-based Punjab Cancer Registry …
Pakistan. Design An incidence study. Setting The population-based Punjab Cancer Registry …
[HTML][HTML] Common cancers in Karachi, Pakistan: 2010-2019 cancer data from the Dow cancer registry
MA Qureshi, S Khan, S Sharafat… - Pakistan Journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: To present 2010-2019 cancer data from the Dow Cancer Registry representing
all districts of Karachi (~ 17.4 million). Methods: The study was conducted at the Dow …
all districts of Karachi (~ 17.4 million). Methods: The study was conducted at the Dow …
Knowledge, attitude, preventive practices and perceived barriers to screening about colorectal cancer among university students of newly merged district, Kpk …
Introduction Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world and in
Pakistan it ranks at fifth position. The present study was conducted to evaluate the …
Pakistan it ranks at fifth position. The present study was conducted to evaluate the …
[HTML][HTML] The role of tumor markers: carcinoembryonic antigen and cancer antigen 15-3 in patients with breast cancer
Results A mean±SD age of 52.6±8.89 years was reported. Family history of breast cancer
was positive in one-fourth of the patients. Nodal metastasis was negative in 114 (46.72%) …
was positive in one-fourth of the patients. Nodal metastasis was negative in 114 (46.72%) …
Investigating betel nut use, antecedents and consequences: a review of literature
YJ Joo, D Newcombe, V Nosa, C Bullen - Substance Use & Misuse, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Betel nut use is a public health issue in the Asia-Pacific region that is often
neglected. To control betel nut use, understanding of the adverse effects of betel nut use and …
neglected. To control betel nut use, understanding of the adverse effects of betel nut use and …