Cervical Cancer in Morocco: Epidemiological Profile from Two Main Oncological Centers

• DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.7.3153
• Publication Date: 2013-02-22T07:57:15Z
• Authors: Mohamed Berraho; Karima Bendahhou; Majdouline Obtel; Ahmed Zidouh; Abdellatif Benider; Hassan Errihani; Chakib Nejjari
• Keywords: Epidemiology of cancer

In Morocco, the epidemiological profile of cervical cancer is not well established. The focus present study was both and pathological characteristics.For all cases treated between 2003 2007 in National Institute Oncology Department IbnRochd hospital (Casablanca), 900 were randomly selected.The mean age 52.1±11.8 years. most (90.5%) represented histological type squamous cell carcinoma. For more than 57.0% distance patient's origin center treatment greater 100 km. According to FIGO classification, only 17.2% patients identified as being early stages (0 I). 72.2% follow-up did exceed 2 At 1 year following-up 55.8% alive 43.4% lost following-up.Our addressed issue burden Morocco. result provides a basis for decision-makers development strategic measures implement fight against