Colorectal Cancer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Need for Screening

Mosli, Mahmoud; Al-Ahwal, Mahmoud

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.8.3809

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“…As per the Saudi cancer registry 2010, CRC is the most common malignancy among Saudi men and third most common in women (Ministry, 2014;Eid, 2007). Over the past two decades, a steady increase in the incidence and deaths due to CRC has been reported from Saudi Arabia (Mosli, 2012;. Majority of the patients had an advanced stage disease and survival rates of 44.6%, which is lower than the reported survival rates all over the world (Elsamany, 2014).…”

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confidence: 43%

Knowledge and Awareness about Colorectal Cancer and Its Screening Guidelines among Doctors in Al Ahsa, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Surendra

Hashir²,

Harbi

et al. 2016

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Introduction: Cancer is a major public health problem. Worldwide, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of deaths due to cancer in both men and women. Among, Saudi men, CRC is the most common malignancy while it is the third most common among Saudi women. Over, two decades the incidence and deaths due to CRC have been steadily increasing in Saudi Arabia. Regular and timely screening has the potential in reducing the incidence and deaths due to colorectal cancer. The present study is conducted to evaluate the knowledge and awareness about colorectal cancer and its screening among the doctors. Objectives:To measure the frequency of knowledge and awareness about colorectal cancer and its screening guidelines among doctors in Al-Ahssa. Methods:A questionnaire based survey of the doctors (Specialists & residents), working in different hospitals and primary health centers under the Ministry of Health in Al Ahssa region, Eastern province, KSA. Knowledge and awareness about colorectal cancer and its screening among the doctors is evaluated.Results: Over 80% of the doctors knew, screening reduces deaths due to CRC. Only 60% were aware about the risk factors and less than 50% knew the clinical features of CRC. About 60% doctors agreed Colonoscopy is gold standard screening test. While, less than 60% knew the ideal age to initiate screening and the actual interval of screening tests in the standard risk and high-risk population. Fewer than 25% doctors were aware about the American cancer society recommended screening guidelines. Majority of the doctors expressed keen interest to know and receive information about CRC and its screening guidelines.Conclusions: Regular and timely screening reduces deaths due to CRC. There is a need for improving knowledge and awareness of doctors about CRC and its screening. Awareness among the doctors improves uptake of screening by the general and high-risk population.

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Knowledge and Awareness about Colorectal Cancer and Its Screening Guidelines among Doctors in Al Ahsa, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Hashir²,

Harbi

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“…It should be mentioned that several studies from different parts of Turkey reported different risk rates ranging from 7 to 16 (14,15). In Saudi Arabia, there was a steady mild increase in the risk of CRC (16)(17)(18). As shown in graph No.1, this risk was half of that of Jordan and Arab Palestinians.…”

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confidence: 79%

A Review of the Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in the Middle East

Al-Hurry¹,

Rezaianzadeh²,

Rahimikazerooni³

et al. 2017

Ann Colorectal Res

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“…The incidence and related mortality rates of CRC in Saudi Arabia have been on a constant rise over the past twenty years (Mosli and Al-Ahwal, 2012) In 2010, AlHuzaim and his colleagues reported that CRC accounts for about 8.5% of all tumors in Saudi Arabia (Al-Huzaim et al, 2010) and now it is considered as the first type of cancers among males and the third among females (Sibiani et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%