The epidemiologic status of gynecologic cancer in Thailand / 부인종양
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
; : e65-2016.
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ABSTRACT
Between the years of 2010–2012, it was estimated there were a total of 112,392 new cases of cancers in Thailand, thus, the total age-standardized rate (ASR) per 100,000 is 137.6. In regards to the most prevalent types of cancer in female, breast cancer has the highest ASR, followed by cervical cancer (ASR=14.4); liver and bile duct cancer; colon and rectum cancer; trachea, bronchus and lung cancer; ovarian cancer (ASR=6.0); thyroid cancer; non-Hodgkin lymphoma and uterine cancer (ASR=4.3). The trend of cervical cancer in Thailand is decreasing, one key factor in making this possible was the employment of dual tract strategy (Pap smear and visual inspection with acetic acid [VIA]) by the government in 2005. In the future, the government is also considering integrating human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination into the national immunization program, which may assist in the prevention of cervical cancer. By studying the statistical data of gynecologic cancer, it will be possible to formulate measures for the prevention, control and treatment of gynecologic cancer. Eventually, it will potentially improve the quality of life (QoL) of patients as well as decrease the mortality rate caused by gynecologic cancer.
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Thailand
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Uterine Neoplasms
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Vaginal Smears
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Breast Neoplasms
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
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Acetic Acid
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Papillomavirus Infections
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Papillomavirus Vaccines
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Early Detection of Cancer
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article