Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Multiple primary malignancies in black patients

H S Gaskin, R E Hardy, R L Fletcher

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Observations on the mechanisms of attachment of some marine fouling blue-green algae.

    Biofouling·2011
    Same author

    LymphTF-DB: a database of transcription factors involved in lymphocyte development.

    Genes and immunity·2007
    Same author

    Recognizing hypochondriasis in primary care.

    The Nurse practitioner·2001
    Same author

    Difficulty in reaching low-income women for screening mammography.

    Journal of health care for the poor and underserved·2000
    Same author

    Stages of change and the intake of dietary fat in African-American women: improving stage assignment using the Eating Styles Questionnaire.

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association·1999
    Same author

    Cancer rate differentials between blacks and whites in three metropolitan areas: a 10-year comparison.

    Journal of the National Medical Association·1998

    This study examined multiple malignant neoplasms in 42 Black patients, finding an incidence of 2.15%. Breast cancer was the most common initial primary cancer among these patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Epidemiology
    • Cancer Research

    Background:

    • Multiple malignant neoplasms represent a significant clinical challenge.
    • Understanding the incidence and patterns of multiple primary cancers in diverse populations is crucial for effective cancer management.
    • Previous data on multiple primary cancers in Black patients are limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and characteristics of multiple malignant neoplasms in a cohort of Black patients.
    • To identify common initial primary cancers and potential associations between primary and secondary tumors.
    • To compare findings with existing cancer incidence data.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of medical charts from 1,953 cancer patients diagnosed between 1959 and 1979.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Selection of 42 Black patients diagnosed with multiple malignant neoplasms.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, cancer types, and sequencing of primary tumors.

    • Main Results:

    • The incidence of multiple malignant neoplasms in this cohort was 2.15%.
    • The majority of affected patients were female.
    • Breast carcinoma was the most frequent initial primary malignancy.
    • No consistent clustering of initial and second primary tumors was observed due to the small sample size.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple malignant neoplasms occur in Black patients, with breast cancer being a common initial primary.
    • The study highlights the need for further research with larger cohorts to identify specific risk factors and patterns.
    • Findings provide a basis for comparison with previously recorded data on multiple primary cancers.