Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Pakistan: National Trends and Global Perspective
Joint Authors
Bhatti, Abu Bakar Hafeez
Dar, Faisal Saud
Waheed, Anum
Shafique, Kashif
Sultan, Faisal
Shah, Najmul Hassan
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks second amongst all causes of cancer deaths globally.
It is on a rise in Pakistan and might represent the most common cancer in adult males.
Pakistan contributes significantly to global burden of hepatitis C, which is a known risk factor for HCC, and has one of the highest prevalence rates (>3%) in the world.
In the absence of a national cancer registry and screening programs, prevalence of hepatitis and HCC only represents estimates of the real magnitude of this problem.
In this review, we present various aspects of HCC in Pakistan, comparing and contrasting it with the global trends in cancer care.
There is a general lack of awareness regarding risk factors of HCC in Pakistani population and prevalence of hepatitis C has increased.
In addition, less common risk factors are also on a rise.
Majority of patients present with advanced HCC and are not eligible for definitive treatment.
We have attempted to highlight issues that have a significant bearing on HCC outcome in Pakistan.
A set of strategies have been put forth that can potentially help reduce incidence and improve HCC outcome on national level.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bhatti, Abu Bakar Hafeez& Dar, Faisal Saud& Waheed, Anum& Shafique, Kashif& Sultan, Faisal& Shah, Najmul Hassan. 2016. Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Pakistan: National Trends and Global Perspective. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104722
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bhatti, Abu Bakar Hafeez…[et al.]. Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Pakistan: National Trends and Global Perspective. Gastroenterology Research and Practice Vol. 2016, no. 2016 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104722
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bhatti, Abu Bakar Hafeez& Dar, Faisal Saud& Waheed, Anum& Shafique, Kashif& Sultan, Faisal& Shah, Najmul Hassan. Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Pakistan: National Trends and Global Perspective. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104722
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104722