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Cancer in the Grand Libreville, Gabon (2013-2017)
Mahine Ivanga1, D Maxwell Parkin2, Angela Filankembo Kava1
1Institut de Cancérologie d'Akanda, Akanda, BP 23902 Gabon.
Cancer Epidemiology
|November 11, 2024
Summary
Cancer incidence in Gabon shows breast and prostate cancers are most common. Digestive organ cancers are more frequent in men, highlighting the need for targeted cancer control strategies in sub-Saharan Africa.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Cancer burden in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to double in the next 20 years.
- Gabon's first population-based cancer registry is in Grand Libreville.
- This study reports cancer incidence for the region's initial 5-year registration period.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present cancer incidence rates in Grand Libreville, Gabon.
- To provide data for developing cancer control strategies in the region.
- To establish baseline cancer statistics for future monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 1,549 cancer cases recorded between 2013 and 2017.
- Inclusion of residents from the Grand Libreville area.
- Calculation of age-standardized incidence rates (ASR) for all cancer sites.
Main Results:
- Overall ASR: 73.3/10^5 in females, 47.7/10^5 in males.
- Leading female cancers: Breast (19.0/10^5) and cervical (16.3/10^5).
- Leading male cancers: Prostate (12.0/10^5), liver (5.1/10^5), and colorectal (5.0/10^5).
Conclusions:
- Breast and prostate cancers are the most common in females and males, respectively.
- Digestive organ cancers are more prevalent in men than women.
- Incidence rates may be underestimated; findings support tailored cancer control strategies.
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