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Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Published on: June 9, 2023
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In-depth analysis of thyroid cancer mortality
Brandon LaBarge1, Vonn Walter2,3, Darrin V Bann1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.
Head & Neck
|December 14, 2020
Summary
Thyroid cancer mortality rates are increasing, with recent data confirming a statistically significant upward trend. This rise is more pronounced in males compared to females, highlighting an ongoing public health concern.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- Reports indicate a rising trend in thyroid cancer mortality rates.
- Understanding current trends is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze recent trends in thyroid cancer mortality rates.
- To compare these trends across different cancer registries.
Main Methods:
- Utilized incidence-based mortality (IBM) data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program (SEER-9, SEER-13, SEER-18).
- Compared SEER data with National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) mortality rates.
- Employed JoinPoint software for statistical analysis of trends.
Main Results:
- The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data showed a significant annual percent change (APC) of 0.61 from 1987 to 2017.
- The mortality rate increase was nearly four times higher in males than females.
- SEER data (SEER-9, SEER-13, SEER-18) also demonstrated positive and statistically significant APC values.
Conclusions:
- The increasing thyroid cancer mortality rate is confirmed by updated NCHS and SEER IBM data.
- The observed trend aligns with previous findings, underscoring its persistence.
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