Factors associated with recurrence in patients with oral cancer in Mongolia.
BMC Cancer
; 24(1): 356, 2024 Mar 20.
Article
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
In Mongolia, there has been limited research on the posttreatment survival rate, recurrence, and occurrence of oral cancer. The goal of this study is to investigate the risk factors that contribute to the recurrence of oral cancer to increase survival rates, facilitate early detection, and improve treatment accuracy.METHOD:
A retrospective cohort method was used, with medical records from 173 patients diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth at the National Cancer Center of Mongolia's Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Radio, and Chemotherapy between 2012 and 2017. The Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences' Research Ethics Committee approved the project.RESULTS:
The findings revealed that 109 cases (63.0%) were men and 64 (37.0%) were females, with a large proportion of patients (28.3%) falling between the ages of 61 and 70. Men had a 3.8 times higher risk of cancer recurrence than women (OR = 3.79, CI = 1.24-11.57). Furthermore, lymph node metastases and treatment were linked to oral cancer recurrence.CONCLUSION:
This study offers light on the factors that influence the recurrence of oral cancer, giving useful insights for improving patient outcomes through early detection and proper treatment.Key words
Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mouth Neoplasms
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Head and Neck Neoplasms
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
BMC Cancer
Journal subject:
NEOPLASIAS
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mongolia