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- Title
COMPARISON OF THE EVOLUTION OF LUNG CANCER ACROSS THE YEARS 2018, 2020, AND 2022 WITHIN MUREŞ COUNTY.
- Authors
Stănescu, Andrei Ioan; Demian, Radu Florin
- Abstract
Background: Lung cancer poses a significant threat as one of the most prevalent and severe forms of cancer. Survival rates vary widely, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis. Unfortunately, symptoms typically go unnoticed until the cancer has already advanced. Objective: The study sought to track the evolution of lung cancer in Mureş County, focusing on the years 2018, 2020, and 2022. Material and methods: I collected and analyzed data from the Mureş County oncology clinic, examining incidence rates, gender distribution, age distribution and geographic origins. Survival rates were charted over 24 months for 2018 and 2020 and over 12 months for 2022. Results: In 2018, there were 123 reported cases, decreasing to 63 in 2020, and slightly rising to 64 in 2022. Women accounted for 28% of cases in 2018, and around 34% in both 2020 and 2022. Urban areas saw a similar trend, representing 28% of cases in 2018, increasing to 34% in 2020, and further to 41% in 2022. The highest incidence occurred in the 61-70 age group across all years and for both genders, reaching a peak of 37.5% in 2022 for women and 48.99% in 2020 for men. Survival rates improved over time, with a minimum of 56% at 6 months in 2018, increasing to a maximum of 70.53% in 2022. At 12 months, they ranged from a minimum of 44.72% in 2018 to a maximum of 70.31% in 2022. And at 24 months, they were 21.14% in 2018 and 38.10% in 2020. Conclusions: Over the studied three-year period, number of cases decreased while survival rates increased, with the introduction of molecular targeted therapy with osimertinib playing a significant role. Women comprised about one-third of cases. Despite rarity, cases occurred among younger individuals, including one aged 21-30 and three aged 31-40.
- Subjects
ROMANIA; CONFERENCES &; conventions; LUNG tumors; GENETIC mutation
- Publication
Acta Marisiensis. Seria Medica, 2024, Vol 70, p28
- ISSN
2668-7755
- Publication type
Article