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Pizzato M, Santucci C, Parazzini F, Negri E, La Vecchia C. Cancer mortality patterns in selected Northern and Southern African countries. Eur J Cancer Prev 2024; 33:192-199. [PMID: 37997906 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-communicable diseases have been rapidly increasing in African countries. We provided updated cancer death patterns in selected African countries over the last two decades. METHODS We extracted official death certifications and population data from the WHO and the United Nations Population Division databases. We computed country- and sex-specific age-standardized mortality rates per 100 000 person-years for all cancers combined and ten major cancer sites for the periods 2005-2007 and 2015-2017. RESULTS Lung cancer ranked first for male cancer mortality in all selected countries in the last available period (with the highest rates in Réunion 24/100 000), except for South Africa where prostate cancer was the leading cause of death (23/100 000). Prostate cancer ranked second in Morocco and Tunisia and third in Mauritius and Réunion. Among Egyptian men, leukemia ranked second (with a stable rate of 4.2/100 000) and bladder cancer third (3.5/100 000). Among women, the leading cancer-related cause of death was breast cancer in all selected countries (with the highest rates in Mauritius 19.6/100 000 in 2015-2017), except for South Africa where uterus cancer ranked first (17/100 000). In the second rank there were colorectal cancer in Tunisia (2/100 000), Réunion (9/100 000) and Mauritius (8/100 000), and leukemia in Egypt (3.2/100 000). Colorectal and pancreas cancer mortality rates increased, while stomach cancer mortality rates declined. CONCLUSION Certified cancer mortality rates are low on a global scale. However, mortality rates from selected screening detectable cancers, as well as from infection-related cancers, are comparatively high, calling for improvements in prevention strategies.
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- Margherita Pizzato
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan
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Moodley Y, Bhadree S, Stopforth L, Kader S, Wexner S, van Wyk J, Neugut A, Kiran R. Patient's attitudes and perceptions around attending oncology consultations following surgery for colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. F1000Res 2023; 12:698. [PMID: 38173827 PMCID: PMC10762288 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.134816.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background: The oncology consultation following surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) is usually the first step in the receipt of chemotherapy. Non-compliance with this consultation results in non-receipt of recommended chemotherapy, when appropriate, and worse clinical outcomes. This study sought to explore South African patients' attitudes and perceptions around attending scheduled oncology consultations following their CRC surgery. Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with patients who had surgery for CRC at a quaternary South African hospital and who had to decide whether they would return for an oncology consultation. The "Model of health services use" informed the design of the interview guide, which included questions on factors that impact health seeking behavior. Demographics of participants, CRC disease stage, and compliance with scheduled oncology consultations were also collected. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data, while deductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Results: Seven participants were interviewed. The median age was 60.0 years and four participants (57.1%) were female. Black African, White, and Asian participants accounted for 85.7% of the study sample. Most participants had stage III CRC (71.4%). The oncology consultation no-show rate was 14.3%. Participant's knowledge and beliefs around CRC proved to be an important predisposing factor that influenced follow-up decisions. Family support and religion were cited as important enabling factors. Travel costs to the hospital and frustrations related to the clinic appointment booking/scheduling process were cited as important disabling factors. Lastly, the participant's self-perceived need for additional oncology care also appeared to influence their decision to return for ongoing oncology consultation after the initial surgery. Conclusion: Several contextual factors can potentially influence a patient's compliance with a scheduled oncology consultation following CRC surgery. A multipronged approach which addresses these factors is required to improve compliance with oncology consultations.
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- Yoshan Moodley
- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
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- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Western Cape, South Africa
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- Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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Ramos MC, Passone JADL, Lopes ACDF, Safatle-Ribeiro AV, Ribeiro Júnior U, de Soárez PC. Economic evaluations of colorectal cancer screening: A systematic review and quality assessment. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2023; 78:100203. [PMID: 37099816 PMCID: PMC10182269 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinsp.2023.100203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer worldwide and ranks second in mortality. Screening programs for early detection and treatment have been implemented in several countries. Economic evaluations are an important tool to support decision-making about reimbursement and coverage decisions in health systems and, therefore, to support efficient resource allocation. The article aims to review the up-to-date evidence on economic evaluations of CRC screening strategies. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, SCOPUS, SciELO, Lilacs, CRD databases, and lists of references were reviewed to identify relevant literature regarding full economic evaluations of CRC screening in asymptomatic average-risk individuals over 40 years old. Searches were conducted with no restriction to language, setting, or date. Qualitative syntheses described CRC screening strategies and comparators (baseline context), study designs, key parameter inputs and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios. Seventy-nine articles were included. Most of the studies were from high-income countries and a third-party payer perspective. Markov models were predominantly used, although microsimulation has been increasingly adopted in the last 15 years. The authors found 88 different screening strategies for CRC, which differed in the type of technique, the interval of screening, and the strategy, i.e., isolated or combined. The annual fecal immunochemical test was the most predominant screening strategy. All studies reported cost-effective results in their scenarios compared to no screening scenarios. One-quarter of the publications reported cost-saving results. It is still necessary to develop future economic evaluations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), which account for the high burden of disease.
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- Marcela Castro Ramos
- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Zhang L, Zheng J, Ismond KP, MacKay S, LeVatte M, Constable J, Alatise OI, Kingham TP, Wishart DS. Identification of urinary biomarkers of colorectal cancer: Towards the development of a colorectal screening test in limited resource settings. Cancer Biomark 2023; 36:17-30. [PMID: 35871322 PMCID: PMC10627333 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-220034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND African colorectal cancer (CRC) rates are rising rapidly. A low-cost CRC screening approach is needed to identify CRC from non-CRC patients who should be sent for colonoscopy (a scarcity in Africa). OBJECTIVE To identify urinary metabolite biomarkers that, combined with easy-to-measure clinical variables, would identify patients that should be further screened for CRC by colonoscopy. Ideal metabolites would be water-soluble and easily translated into a sensitive, low-cost point-of-care (POC) test. METHODS Liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used to quantify 142 metabolites in spot urine samples from 514 Nigerian CRC patients and healthy controls. Metabolite concentration data and clinical characteristics were used to determine optimal sets of biomarkers for identifying CRC from non-CRC subjects. RESULTS Our statistical analysis identified N1, N12-diacetylspermine, hippurate, p-hydroxyhippurate, and glutamate as the best metabolites to discriminate CRC patients via POC screening. Logistic regression modeling using these metabolites plus clinical data achieved an area under the receiver-operator characteristic (AUCs) curves of 89.2% for the discovery set, and 89.7% for a separate validation set. CONCLUSIONS Effective urinary biomarkers for CRC screening do exist. These results could be transferred into a simple, POC urinary test for screening CRC patients in Africa.
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- Lun Zhang
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Computing Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Waljee AK, Weinheimer-Haus EM, Abubakar A, Ngugi AK, Siwo GH, Kwakye G, Singal AG, Rao A, Saini SD, Read AJ, Baker JA, Balis U, Opio CK, Zhu J, Saleh MN. Artificial intelligence and machine learning for early detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. Gut 2022; 71:1259-1265. [PMID: 35418482 PMCID: PMC9177787 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-327211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Akbar K Waljee
- Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA .,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Center for Global Health Equity, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Center for Global Health Equity, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Institute for Human Development, The Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Population Health, The Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Center for Global Health Equity, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Eck Institute for Global Health, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA,Center for Research Computing, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Center for Global Health Equity, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Center for Global Health Equity, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA,Department of Statistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA,Department of Hematology-Oncology, Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Chambuso R, Robertson B, Ramesar R. A Scoring Model and Protocol to Adapt Universal Screening for Lynch Syndrome to Identify Germline Pathogenic Variants by Next Generation Sequencing from Colorectal Cancer Patients and Cascade Screening. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14122901. [PMID: 35740566 PMCID: PMC9220991 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14122901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Lynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal-dominantly inherited form of cancer predisposition dominated by colorectal cancer (CRC). LS is caused by germline pathogenic variants (PV) occurring in known mismatch repair genes. For effective cascade screening, it is critical to identify PV for LS predisposition. When limited resources are available, next generation sequencing (NGS) of an entire cohort of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, even those under 50 or 60 years of age, places a huge burden on the system. Here, we present an innovative LS ascertainment and follow-up program that includes LS molecular analysis, PV screening with NGS technology, and cascade screening. The goal is to improve LS ascertainment in light of the growing burden of early-onset CRC, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Abstract Identification of germline pathogenic variants (PV) predisposing to Lynch syndrome (LS) is an important step for effective use of cascade screening of extended at-risk lineages, leading to reduced morbidity and mortality due to colorectal cancer (CRC). As a general rule, however, next generation sequencing (NGS, either of gene panels or whole exomes) is relatively expensive and unaffordable for general clinical use. In resource-poor settings, performing NGS testing on an entire cohort of CRC patients, even if limited to those under 50 or 60 years of age, still places an enormous burden on limited resources. Although family history can be a good indicator for LS testing, identifying at-risk family members and offering cascade screening may not benefit many patients/probands without an obvious family history. This article presents a novel program called Modified Ascertainment and follow-up Program (MAP) with a scoring model for LS ascertainment and molecular screening by NGS with diagnosis confirmation of PV and cascade screening. The goal is to improve LS ascertainment in light of the growing burden of early-onset CRC, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Through MAP, judiciously applied molecular genetics will improve identification of PV predisposing to LS and cascade screening.
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- Ramadhani Chambuso
- Colorectal Cancer Research Group, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7701, South Africa;
- MRC Unit for Genomic and Precision Medicine, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pathology, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7701, South Africa
- Correspondence:
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7945, South Africa;
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- Colorectal Cancer Research Group, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7701, South Africa;
- MRC Unit for Genomic and Precision Medicine, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pathology, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7701, South Africa
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Arhin N, Ssentongo P, Taylor M, Olecki EJ, Pameijer C, Shen C, Oh J, Eng C. Age-standardised incidence rate and epidemiology of colorectal cancer in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e052376. [PMID: 35039287 PMCID: PMC8765019 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, with low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately affected. Estimates of CRC rates in LMIC are scarce. We aimed to (1) estimate sex-specific incidence of CRC, (2) estimate temporal trend and (3) determine regional variations of CRC rates on the African continent. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis METHODS: PubMed (MEDLINE), OVID (MEDLINE), Scopus and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched from inception to 12 December 2020. We included population-based studies that reported the incidence or prevalence estimates of CRC in Africa. Studies not conducted in humans or did not directly report the rates of CRC were excluded. Random effects model was used to pool the estimates. The methodological quality of studies was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. OUTCOME MEASURES Overall and sex-specific annual age-standardised incidence rates (ASIR) of CRC per 100 000 population. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 14 studies consisting of 3365 individuals with CRC (mean age, 58 years, 53% male). The overall ASIR of CRC in Africa per 100 000 population was 5.25 (95% CI 4.08 to 6.75). The rates were slightly higher in males (4.76) than in females (4.18), but not significantly different. Subgroup analysis indicated greater point estimates in North Africa (8.66) compared with sub-Saharan Africa (5.91); and higher estimates in Eastern (8.29) and Northern (8.66) Africa compared with Western (3.55) and Southern (3.57) Africa, but not statistically significant. The overall trend in ASIR has remained constant at nearly 5 per 100 000 population for the last 6 decades. CONCLUSION CRC estimates in Africa are heterogeneous and could be underestimated. High-quality data collection systems such as population-based cancer registries may facilitate accurate estimation of country-specific rates and provide critical information which would be lucrative to the consideration of resources needed for screening, early detection, treatment and improving overall patient outcomes.
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- Nina Arhin
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Herman AM, Hawkins AT, Misso K, Issangya C, Tarmohamed M, Mremi A, Serventi F, Msuya D, Philemon R. Colorectal Cancer in Northern Tanzania: Increasing Trends and Late Presentation Present Major Challenges. JCO Glob Oncol 2021; 6:375-381. [PMID: 32125898 PMCID: PMC7113073 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.19.00301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A trend of increasing incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been observed in northern Tanzania. Studies have shown a six-fold increase in CRC in the past decade, with 90% of patients presenting in late stages, with resultant high morbidity and mortality rates. In this study, we aimed to document the burden of CRC in the northern zone of Tanzania from 1998 to 2018, focusing on patient presentation, clinical features, and treatment at a tertiary hospital. METHODS Pathological and clinical records for all patients from 1998 to 2018 were identified and reviewed. Records of patients whose CRC was diagnosed histologically were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Approximately 313 CRC cases were documented. The majority age group (29.1%) was between 50 and 64 years (mean [standard deviation], 54.28 [16.75] years). However, together, the age groups of patients younger than 50 years was 41.5% (n = 130). Of 174 patients with complete records, most (29.3%) were between 35 and 49 years of age. The median age was 52 (interquartile range, 40-67) years. Men accounted for 62.1% of patients and were mostly from the Kilimanjaro region. More than half (54.7%) presented > 3 months after symptom debut; 62.6% first sought care at lower-level health facilities. Most (64.9%) presented as emergencies, necessitating colostomy for fecal diversion as the initial surgical procedure in 60.3% of patients. Colonoscopy was performed for 38.6% of the study participants. Most tumors (72.7%) originated from the sigmoid and rectum. Adenocarcinoma was the most prevalent histologic type. CONCLUSION High proportions of young individuals with CRC pose great concern and a need for further appraisal. Furthermore, late emergency presentation and low colonoscopy rates highlights underlying system challenges and need for education campaigns.
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- Ayesiga M Herman
- Department of General Surgery, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania.,Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Division of General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of General Surgery, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Pathology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Oncology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of General Surgery, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania.,Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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Knapp GC, Alatise O, Olopade B, Samson M, Olasehinde O, Wuraola F, Odujoko OO, Komolafe AO, Arije OO, Castle PE, Smith JJ, Weiser MR, Kingham TP. Feasibility and performance of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for average-risk colorectal cancer screening in Nigeria. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0243587. [PMID: 33434195 PMCID: PMC7802943 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Introduction There is a paucity of prospective data on the performance of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this exploratory analysis was to evaluate the feasibility and performance of FIT in Nigeria. Methods This was a prospective, single-arm study. A convenience sample of asymptomatic, average-risk individuals between 40–75 years of age were enrolled at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital. Study participants returned in 48 hours with a specimen for ova and parasite (O&P) and qualitative FIT (50ug/g) testing. Participants with a positive FIT had follow-up colonoscopy and those with intestinal parasites were provided treatment. Results Between May-June 2019, 379 individuals enrolled with a median age of 51 years (IQR 46–58). In total, 87.6% (n = 332) returned for FIT testing. FIT positivity was 20.5% (95% CI = 16.3%-25.2%). Sixty-one (89.7%) of participants with a positive FIT had a follow-up colonoscopy (n = 61), of whom 9.8% (95%CI:3.7–20.2%) had an adenoma and 4.9% (95%CI:1.0–13.7%) had advanced adenomas. Presence of intestinal parasites was inversely related to FIT positivity (6.5% with vs. 21.1% without parasites, p = 0.05). Eighty-two percent of participants found the FIT easy to use and 100% would recommend the test to eligible family or friends if available. Conclusions Asymptomatic, FIT-based CRC screening was feasible and well tolerated in this exploratory analysis. However, the high FIT positivity and low positive predictive value for advanced neoplasia raises concerns about its practicality and cost effectiveness in a low-resource setting such as Nigeria.
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- Gregory C. Knapp
- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Institute of Public Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States of America
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Hull R, Francies FZ, Oyomno M, Dlamini Z. Colorectal Cancer Genetics, Incidence and Risk Factors: In Search for Targeted Therapies. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:9869-9882. [PMID: 33116845 PMCID: PMC7553623 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s251223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Each year, colorectal cancers (CRCs) affect over a quarter of a million people. The risk of developing CRC in industrialized nations is approximately 5%. When the disease is localised, treatment success rates range from 70-90%; however, advanced CRC has a high mortality rate, consistently ranking in the top three causes of cancer-related deaths. There is a large geographic difference in global distribution, and CRC is predominantly associated with developed countries and a Western lifestyle and diet. As such, the developed world accounts for more than 63% of all cases of CRC. Geographic variations also predict cancer outcomes, which differ between racial and ethnic groups. This variation is due to inequalities in wealth, differences in the exposure to risk factors and barriers to high-quality cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. The aim of this paper was to review CRC in low- and middle-income countries such as South Africa, India, Brazil and China, and compare them with high-income countries such as the United States of America and the United Kingdom. It is important to note that these economically less developed countries, with historically low CRC rates, are experiencing an increased frequency of CRC. The review also discusses biological markers and genetic pathways involved in the development of colorectal cancer. Genes known to be responsible for the most common forms of inherited CRCs have also been identified but more remain to be identified. This would provide more candidate genes to be added to known biomarkers. CRC burden can be controlled through the widespread application of existing knowledge, such as reduced smoking habits, vaccination, early detection and promoting physical activity, accompanied by a healthy diet. An increased understanding of the molecular mechanisms and events underlying colorectal carcinogenesis will enable the development of new targets and therapeutic drugs.
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- Rodney Hull
- SAMRC/UP Precision Prevention & Novel Drug Targets for HIV-Associated Cancers (PPNDTHAC) Extramural Unit, Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI), University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hatfield 0028, South Africa
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- SAMRC/UP Precision Prevention & Novel Drug Targets for HIV-Associated Cancers (PPNDTHAC) Extramural Unit, Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI), University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hatfield 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Steve Biko Academic Hospital and the University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0007, South Africa
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- SAMRC/UP Precision Prevention & Novel Drug Targets for HIV-Associated Cancers (PPNDTHAC) Extramural Unit, Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI), University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hatfield 0028, South Africa.,Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown 2193, South Africa
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PURPOSE The global burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) will continue to increase for the foreseeable future, largely driven by increasing incidence and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Nigeria. METHODS We used the Wilson-Jungner framework (1968) to review the literature relevant to CRC screening in Nigeria and propose areas for future research and investment. RESULTS Screening is effective when the condition sought is both important and treatable within the system under evaluation. The incidence of CRC is likely increasing, although the exact burden of disease in Nigeria remains poorly understood and access to definitive diagnosis and treatment has not been systematically quantified. In high-income countries (HICs), CRC screening builds on a well-known natural history. In Nigeria, a higher proportion of CRC seems to demonstrate microsatellite instability, which is dissimilar to the molecular profile in HICs. Prospective trials, tissue banking, and next-generation sequencing should be leveraged to better understand these potential differences and the implications for screening. Fecal immunochemical test for hemoglobin (FIT) is recommended for LMICs that are considering CRC screening. However, FIT has not been validated in Nigeria, and questions about the impact of high ambient temperature, endemic parasitic infection, and feasibility remain unanswered. Prospective trials are needed to validate the efficacy of stool-based screening, and these trials should consider concomitant ova and parasite testing. CONCLUSION Using the Wilson-Jungner framework, additional work is needed before organized CRC screening will be effective in Nigeria. These deficits can be addressed without missing the window to mitigate the increasing burden of CRC in the medium to long term.
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Knapp GC, Sharma A, Olopade B, Alatise OI, Olasehinde O, Arije OO, Castle PE, Kingham TP. An Exploratory Analysis of Fecal Immunochemical Test Performance for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Nigeria. World J Surg 2020; 43:2674-2680. [PMID: 31407091 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05100-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for hemoglobin is recommended for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in resource-limited environments. However, there are several unique variables that may alter FIT performance in this setting, including endemic intestinal parasites and high ambient temperature. This prospective study evaluated the performance of FIT in asymptomatic, average-risk individuals of screening age in rural Nigeria. METHODS Three hundred and twenty-four community volunteers completed a questionnaire and provided stool specimens for parasitology and microbiome analysis. Specimens were frozen and stored at -80 °C. Of 324 subjects, 139 met criteria for average-risk CRC screening and had a stool sample for analysis. These were thawed and tested with a qualitative FIT. Specimens positive for occult blood were retested every two days to evaluate the impact of time and temperature on test performance. RESULTS Of 139 individuals, 69 (49.6%) were positive for intestinal parasites and 10 (7.2%) were positive for occult blood. The most common pathogen was Cryptosporidium (40.6%). Among patients with intestinal parasites, 10.1% (7/69) had a positive FIT. Only 4.3% (3/70) of patients without parasites had a positive FIT (p = 0.208). On bivariate analysis, sociodemographic variables were not associated with a positive FIT result. Thirty percent (3/10) of the FIT-positive specimens became FIT-negative with routine storage. CONCLUSION Although a positive FIT result was more common in those with parasitic infection, the relationship was not significant in this small cohort. The impact of high ambient temperature on test positivity may necessitate shorter processing time guidelines for equatorial countries. Additional prospective studies are needed to validate FIT performance in Nigeria.
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- Gregory C Knapp
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, C-886, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, C-886, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Institute of Public Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, C-886, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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Schliemann D, Matovu N, Ramanathan K, Muñoz-Aguirre P, O'Neill C, Kee F, Su TT, Donnelly M. Implementation of colorectal cancer screening interventions in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e037520. [PMID: 32532782 PMCID: PMC7295404 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Colorectal cancer (CRC) imposes a significant global burden of disease. CRC survival rates are much lower in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Screening tends to lead to an improvement in cancer detection and the uptake of available treatments and, in turn, to better chances of cancer survival. Most evidence on CRC screening interventions comes from high-income countries. The objective of this scoping review is to map the available literature on the implementation of CRC screening interventions in LMICs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will conduct a scoping review according to the framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley (2005). We will search MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science and Google Scholar using a combination of terms such as "colorectal cancer", "screening" and "low-middle-income countries". Studies of CRC screening interventions/programmes conducted in the general adult population in LMICs as well as policy reviews (of interventions in LMICs) and commentaries on challenges and opportunities of delivering CRC screening in LMICs, published in the English language before February 2020 will be included in this review. The title and abstract screen will be conducted by one reviewer and two reviewers will screen full-texts and extract data from included papers, independently, into a data charting template that will include criteria from an adapted template for intervention description and replication checklist and implementation considerations. The presentation of the scoping review will be reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews guidance. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION There are no ethical concerns. The results will be used to inform colorectal screening interventions in LMICs. We will publish the findings in a peer-reviewed journal and present them at relevant conferences.
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- Désirée Schliemann
- Centre for Public Health and UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health and UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Centre for Research and Population Health, Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Centre for Public Health and UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health and UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Centre for Public Health and UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Bienfait L, Doukoure B, Verset L, Demetter P. Comparaison du « deficit mismatch repair » des cancers colorectaux entre des cohortes africaines et européennes. Ann Pathol 2020; 40:12-18. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Katsidzira L, Vorster A, Gangaidzo IT, Makunike-Mutasa R, Govender D, Rusakaniko S, Thomson S, Matenga JA, Ramesar R. Investigation on the hereditary basis of colorectal cancers in an African population with frequent early onset cases. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0224023. [PMID: 31647837 PMCID: PMC6812839 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Approximately 25% of colorectal cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa are younger than 40 years, and hereditary factors may contribute. We investigated the frequency and patterns of inherited colorectal cancer among black Zimbabweans. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study of ninety individuals with a new diagnosis of colorectal cancer was carried out in Harare, Zimbabwe between November 2012 and December 2015. Phenotypic data was obtained using interviewer administered questionnaires, and reviewing clinical and pathology data. Cases were screened for mismatch repair deficiency by immunohistochemistry and/or microsatellite instability testing, and for MLH1, MSH2 and EPCAM deletions using multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification. Next generation sequencing using a 16-gene panel was performed for cases with phenotypic features consistent with familial colorectal cancer. Variants were assessed for pathogenicity using the mean allele frequency, phenotypic features and searching online databases. Results Three Lynch syndrome cases were identified: MSH2 c.2634G>A pathogenic mutation, c.(1896+1_1897–1)_(*193_?)del , and one fulfilling the Amsterdam criteria, with MLH1 and PMS2 deficiency, but no identifiable pathogenic mutation. Two other cases had a strong family history of cancers, but the exact syndrome was not identified. The prevalence of Lynch syndrome was 3·3% (95% CI 0·7–9·4), and that of familial colorectal cancer was 5·6% (95% CI, 1·8–12·5). Conclusions Identifying cases of inherited colorectal cancer in sub-Saharan Africa is feasible, and our findings can inform screening guidelines appropriate to this setting.
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- Leolin Katsidzira
- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
- MRC/UCT Research Unit for Genomic and Precision Medicine, Division of Human Genetics, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- MRC/UCT Research Unit for Genomic and Precision Medicine, Division of Human Genetics, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Central Analytical Facility (CAF), DNA Sequencing Unit, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Histopathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Division of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, and National Health Laboratory Service Groote Schuur hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- MRC/UCT Research Unit for Genomic and Precision Medicine, Division of Human Genetics, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Shi Q, Gao Z, Wu P, Heng F, Lei F, Wang Y, Gao Q, Zeng Q, Niu P, Li C, Gu J. An enrichment model using regular health examination data for early detection of colorectal cancer. Chin J Cancer Res 2019; 31:686-698. [PMID: 31564811 PMCID: PMC6736654 DOI: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2019.04.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective Challenges remain in current practices of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, such as low compliance, low specificities and expensive cost. This study aimed to identify high-risk groups for CRC from the general population using regular health examination data. Methods The study population consist of more than 7,000 CRC cases and more than 140,000 controls. Using regular health examination data, a model detecting CRC cases was derived by the classification and regression trees (CART) algorithm. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was applied to evaluate the performance of models. The robustness and generalization of the CART model were validated by independent datasets. In addition, the effectiveness of CART-based screening was compared with stool-based screening. Results After data quality control, 4,647 CRC cases and 133,898 controls free of colorectal neoplasms were used for downstream analysis. The final CART model based on four biomarkers (age, albumin, hematocrit and percent lymphocytes) was constructed. In the test set, the area under ROC curve (AUC) of the CART model was 0.88 [95% confidence interval (95% CI), 0.87-0.90] for detecting CRC. At the cutoff yielding 99.0% specificity, this model's sensitivity was 62.2% (95% CI, 58.1%-66.2%), thereby achieving a 63-fold enrichment of CRC cases. We validated the robustness of the method across subsets of test set with diverse CRC incidences, aging rates, genders ratio, distributions of tumor stages and locations, and data sources. Importantly, CART-based screening had the higher positive predictive value (1.6%) than fecal immunochemical test (0.3%). Conclusions As an alternative approach for the early detection of CRC, this study provides a low-cost method using regular health examination data to identify high-risk individuals for CRC for further examinations. The approach can promote early detection of CRC especially in developing countries such as China, where annual health examination is popular but regular CRC-specific screening is rare.
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- Qiang Shi
- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Information Technology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.,Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.,Center for Statistical Science, Center for Bioinformatics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shougang Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.,Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.,Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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