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Griesel M, Feuchtner J, Seraphin T, Hämmerl L, Mezger N, Korir A, Wabinga H, Thomssen C, Wienke A, Parkin DM, Kantelhardt EJ. Cervical cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: a multinational population-based study on patterns of care. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1671060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- M Griesel
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
- Institut für Medizinische Epidemiologie, Biometrie und Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Epidemiologie, Biometrie und Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Epidemiologie, Biometrie und Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Epidemiologie, Biometrie und Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Epidemiologie, Biometrie und Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi Cancer Registry, Nairobi, Kenia
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- Department of Pathology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
- Kampala Cancer Registry, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Epidemiologie, Biometrie und Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- African Cancer Registry Network, Oxford, Vereinigtes Königreich
- Clinical Trials Service Unit & Epidemiological Studies Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, Vereinigtes Königreich
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
- Institut für Medizinische Epidemiologie, Biometrie und Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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Korir A, Gakunga R, Okerosi N, Karagu A, Buziba N, Chesumbai G, Gathere S, Manduku V, Rochford R, Parkin D. Development of a National Cancer Registry in a Low Resourced Country: The Case of Kenya National Cancer Registry Programme. J Glob Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.87300] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Population-based cancer registration represents the gold standard for the provision of information on cancer incidence in a defined population (Bray F, et. al, IARC Technical Report No. 43). In Kenya, the incidence and prevalence of cancer has not been well documented. The existing population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) cover less than 10% of Kenya's population. Kenya is made up of 47 administrative counties and has a population of over 45 million people. Aim: To establish a National Cancer Registry Program that will compile national data on incidence, mortality and trends of cancer in Kenya over time. Methods: Three functional PBCRs have been in existence covering 3 counties: Nairobi, Eldoret and Kisumu. Needs assessment was conducted in the 3 registries. Additional support and resources were provided. New registries were set up in different geographical regions of Kenya. A centralized office to host the national registry was established and equipped at the Centre for Clinical Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute. Sensitization and awareness activities targeting the leaders in the selected counties were undertaken. Similarly trainings and technical support of the regional registries were conducted. Data were collected on to case registration forms, coded using the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O); data entry, validation and analysis done using IARC software CanReg5. Results: Variations in cancer occurrence in the different counties were noted. However the leading cancers were somewhat similar in the 8 counties with prostate and esophageal cancers being the leading in men while breast and cervical cancer being top among women. These variations could provide understanding on causation of certain types of cancers. Data highlights the need to develop and expand intervention programs like HPV vaccination, screenings, early detection and early treatment. Governments' allocation of resources to cancer registries and surveillance programs is important as well as building partnerships. Conclusion: In countries with limited resources it is expensive to develop a national cancer registry covering the entire country. Our program demonstrates that a national cancer registry program can be established by setting up regional population-based cancer registries that covers a reasonable population of the entire country and aggregating the data in a centralized system. Population-based cancer registries are critical in generating data on burden of cancer in specified populations. These data should be used to inform effective cancer control programs and research.
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- A. Korir
- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya National Cancer Registry, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Independent Health Researcher, Kenya National Cancer Registry, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya National Cancer Registry, Nairobi, Kenya
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- National Cancer Institute of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, CO
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- Africa Cancer Registry Network, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Morgan C, Cira M, Karagu A, Asirwa FC, Brand NR, Buchanan Lunsford N, Dawsey SM, Galassi A, Korir A, Kupfer L, Loehrer PJ, Makumi D, Muchiri L, Sayed S, Topazian H, Welch J, Williams MJ, Duncan K. The Kenya cancer research and control stakeholder program: Evaluating a bilateral partnership to strengthen national cancer efforts. J Cancer Policy 2018; 17:38-44. [PMID: 37020928 PMCID: PMC10072854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpo.2017.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background In response to a growing cancer burden and need for improved coordination among stakeholders in Kenya, the US National Cancer Institute and the Kenya Ministry of Health collaboratively hosted a stakeholder meeting in 2014 which identified four priority areas of need (research capacity building, pathology and cancer registries, cancer awareness and education, and health system strengthening) and developed corresponding action plans. Methods Surveys were conducted with participants to collect input on the progress and impact of the 2014 stakeholder meeting. Findings Of 69 eligible participants, 45 responded from academia, healthcare institutions, civil society, government, and international agencies. Of the four technical focus areas, three have continued to conduct working group meetings and two have conducted in-person meetings to review and update their respective action plans. Accomplishments linked to or enhanced by t meeting include: Kenyan and international support for expansion of population-based cancer registries, increased availability of prioritized diagnostic tests in selected regional referral hospitals, a greater focus on development of a national cancer research agenda, strategic planning for a community education strategy for cancer awareness, and improved coordination of partners through in-country technical assistance. Interpretation The Stakeholder Program has successfully united individuals and organizations to improve cancer control planning in Kenya, and has enhanced existing efforts and programs across the country. This model of partners working in parallel on prioritized track activities has supported development of long term coordination of cancer research and control activities sustainable by the Kenyan government and Kenyan institutions.
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- C Morgan
- U.S. National Cancer Institute, Center for Global Health, United States
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- Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. Consultant, supporting the Center for Global Health at the U.S. National Cancer Institute, United States
- Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations, Kenya
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- National Cancer Institute of Kenya, Kenya
- Division of Non-Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health, Kenya
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- Indiana University, Indianapolis, United States
- Moi University/Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital’s Academic Model of Providing Access to HealthCare (AMPATH), Kenya
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- Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. Consultant, supporting the Center for Global Health at the U.S. National Cancer Institute, United States
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Epidemiology and Applied Research Branch, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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- U.S. National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, United States
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- U.S. National Cancer Institute, Center for Global Health, United States
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- Kenya National Cancer Registry, Centre for Clinical Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- U.S. National Institutes of Health, Fogarty International Center, Center for Global Health Studies
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, United States
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- Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations, Kenya
- The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya
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- The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, United States
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- U.S. National Cancer Institute, Center for Global Health, United States
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- U.S. National Cancer Institute, Center for Global Health, United States
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- U.S. National Cancer Institute, Center for Global Health, United States
- Corresponding Author: Center for Global Health, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9609 Medical, Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, USA,
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Griesel M, Hämmerl L, Dzamatira D, Korir A, Thomssen C, Maxwell Parkin D, Kantelhardt EJ. Therapie und Überleben von Patientinnen mit Zervixkarzinom aus afrikanischen Krebsregistern. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- M Griesel
- Institut für Med. Epidemiologie, Biometrie u. Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
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- Institut für Med. Epidemiologie, Biometrie u. Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
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- Radiotherapy Centre, Mpilo Teaching Hospital Bulawayo (Simbabwe)
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- Nairobi Cancer Registry, Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kenia)
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- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, Halle (Saale)
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- Institut für Med. Epidemiologie, Biometrie u. Informatik, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, Halle (Saale)
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