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Cancer profile in western Rajasthan.

R G Sharma1, M S Maheshwari, S C Lodha

  • 1Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Indian Journal of Cancer
|September 1, 1992
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This study analyzed 2662 cancer cases in Western Rajasthan from 1984-1988. Oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers were most common in males, while cervical and breast cancers predominated in females.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Western Rajasthan, an arid region, experienced India's first nuclear test in 1974.
  • Cancer incidence and patterns in this unique geographical and historical context require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequencies and patterns of various malignancies in Western Rajasthan.
  • To identify demographic trends and common cancer types in the region.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study design was employed.
  • Data was collected on 2662 new cancer cases diagnosed between 1984 and 1988.

Main Results:

  • Oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal malignancies were most frequent in males; cervical and breast cancers in females.

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  • Males exhibited a higher overall incidence (1.28:1 ratio).
  • Elevated rates of skin, urinary bladder, bone malignancies, lymphoma, and leukemia were noted.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study highlights specific cancer profiles in Western Rajasthan, with oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, cervical, and breast cancers being prominent.
    • Factors such as limited healthcare access, challenging environmental conditions, and socioeconomic issues contribute to late-stage presentation of cancers in the region.