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  • Nephrology
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • End-stage renal disease (ESRD) necessitates renal replacement therapy like dialysis.
  • ESRD patients exhibit increased malignancy risk due to factors like immune suppression and chronic inflammation.
  • Understanding cancer incidence in dialysis patients is crucial for managing comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and characteristics of cancers in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
  • To identify potential risk factors associated with malignancy development in ESRD patients on dialysis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective descriptive study of hemodialysis patients diagnosed with cancer between 2012 and 2022.
  • Analysis of cancer incidence, clinical features, and patient demographics.

Main Results:

  • Out of 584 dialysis patients, 11 (2%) were diagnosed with cancer.
  • The average age of cancer patients was 76.5 years, with 73% being male.
  • Colorectal and lung carcinomas were the most frequent malignancies, each accounting for approximately 27-28% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • This study underscores the significant incidence of malignancies in ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis.
  • Regular screening and prompt diagnosis of cancers are essential for improving outcomes in this vulnerable population.