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[Ovarian cancer in Israel, 1960-1989]
S Mor-Yosef1, R Avraham, J G Schenker
1Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem.
Harefuah
|February 2, 1997
Summary
Ovarian cancer incidence in Israel remained stable from 1960-1989, with higher rates in women of European/American origin. Survival rates improved significantly over these three decades.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Oncology
- Public Health
Context:
- Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in Israeli women.
- Israel's population comprises diverse immigrant groups, influencing health trends.
- Data spans three decades (1960-1989), encompassing 5,786 ovarian cancer cases.
Purpose:
- To evaluate epidemiological and clinical trends of ovarian cancer in Israel.
- To analyze incidence, diagnosis, and survival patterns over a 30-year period.
- To assess the impact of diverse origins on ovarian cancer rates.
Summary:
- Ovarian cancer incidence was stable (15-17/100,000) in women over 15, with most diagnosed after age 40.
- Incidence rates were three times higher in women of European/American origin compared to Asian/African origins.
- Over 70% of cases were diagnosed at advanced stages (III-IV).
Impact:
- Prognosis improved significantly, with 5-year survival increasing from 19% to 31% between the early 1960s and 1980s.
- Two-year survival rates showed marked improvement, rising from 38.5% to 60% in the final decade.
- Findings highlight demographic influences and evolving survival outcomes for ovarian cancer in Israel.