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Trends on Central Nervous System Cancers in Turkey
1Tokat State Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Tokat, Turkey.
Turkish Neurosurgery
|October 15, 2019
Summary
Central nervous system (CNS) cancers are less common in Turkey but have significant mortality. Future incidence may rise due to lifestyle and diagnostic advances, while treatments aim to reduce deaths.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Central nervous system (CNS) cancers represent a significant global health concern.
- Understanding national and international trends is crucial for effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and report on the epidemiological trends of CNS cancers in Turkey.
- To compare Turkish CNS cancer statistics with global data.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Turkish National Cancer Statistics for the period 2010-2014.
- Compared national data with GLOBOCAN 2018 global cancer statistics.
Main Results:
- CNS tumors rank as the 10th most common cancer in men (5.2/100,000) and 9th in women (4.1/100,000) in Turkey.
- Overall incidence in women is lower than in men, consistent with global patterns.
- No significant sex-based incidence difference was observed in Turkish data from 2010-2014.
Conclusions:
- Despite lower incidence, CNS cancers contribute significantly to mortality.
- Factors like increased lifespan and environmental exposures may increase future incidence.
- Advancements in treatment and care could potentially lower mortality rates.