Colorectal Cancer in Northern Tanzania: Increasing Trends and Late Presentation Present Major Challenges | Zendy

Ayesiga Herman | Zendy; Alexander T. Hawkins | Zendy; K Misso | Zendy; Christian Ephata Issangya | Zendy; Murad Tarmohamed | Zendy; Alex Mremi | Zendy; Furaha Serventi | Zendy; David Msuya | Zendy; Rune Philemon | Zendy

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Colorectal Cancer in Northern Tanzania: Increasing Trends and Late Presentation Present Major Challenges

Author(s) -

Ayesiga Herman,

Alexander T. Hawkins,

K Misso,

Christian Ephata Issangya,

Murad Tarmohamed,

Alex Mremi,

Furaha Serventi,

David Msuya,

Rune Philemon

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

jco global oncology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2687-8941

DOI - 10.1200/jgo.19.00301

Subject(s) - tanzania , presentation (obstetrics) , cancer , colorectal cancer , medicine , geography , environmental planning , surgery

A trend of increasing incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been observed in northern Tanzania. Studies have shown a six-fold increase in CRC in the past decade, with 90% of patients presenting in late stages, with resultant high morbidity and mortality rates. In this study, we aimed to document the burden of CRC in the northern zone of Tanzania from 1998 to 2018, focusing on patient presentation, clinical features, and treatment at a tertiary hospital.

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