Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in the United Arab Emirates: Challenges and Strategic Recommendations

Al-Shamsi, Humaid O.; Jaffar, Hassan; Mahboub, Bassam; Khan, Faraz A.; Albastaki, Usama; Hammad, Sayed; Zaabi, Ashraf Al

doi:10.3390/clinpract11030082

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“… 87 The MENA region has also a unique smoking issue with the widespread water pipe/hookah smoking. 88 The overall highest rate of current smoking (cigarette and water pipe) is seen among students in Egypt (46.7%), Kuwait (46%), and KSA (42.3%). 87 Lebanon and Tunisia also face significant issues with hookah smoking among young people.…”

Section: Lung Cancer In the Middle East And North Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

Geographic differences in lung cancer: focus on carcinogens, genetic predisposition, and molecular epidemiology

Laguna,

García-Pardo,

Alessi

et al. 2024

Ther Adv Med Oncol

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Lung cancer poses a global health challenge and stands as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, its incidence, mortality, and characteristics are not uniform across all regions worldwide. Understanding the factors contributing to this diversity is crucial in a prevalent disease where most cases are diagnosed in advanced stages. Hence, prevention and early diagnosis emerge as the most efficient strategies to enhance outcomes. In Western societies, tobacco consumption constitutes the primary risk factor for lung cancer, accounting for up to 90% of cases. In other geographic locations, different significant factors play a fundamental role in disease development, such as individual genetic predisposition, or exposure to other carcinogens such as radon gas, environmental pollution, occupational exposures, or specific infectious diseases. Comprehensive clinical and molecular characterization of lung cancer in recent decades has enabled us to distinguish different subtypes of lung cancer with distinct phenotypes, genotypes, immunogenicity, treatment responses, and survival rates. The ultimate goal is to prevent and individualize lung cancer management in each community and improve patient outcomes.

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Section: Lung Cancer In the Middle East And North Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

Geographic differences in lung cancer: focus on carcinogens, genetic predisposition, and molecular epidemiology

Laguna,

García-Pardo,

Alessi

et al. 2024

Ther Adv Med Oncol

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“…[ 28 ] Recently, national-level screening program and referral pathway have been proposed in UAE. [ 29 ]…”

Section: Cons and Pros Of Lung Cancer Screeningmentioning

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Lung cancer screening in the gulf: Rationale and recommendations

Bennji¹,

Jayakrishnan²,

Al-Kindi

et al. 2022

Ann Thorac Med

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide among both men and women. Although advances in therapy have been made, the 5-year survival rates for lung cancer remain poor, ranging from 10% to 20%. One of the main reasons is late presentation, as only 25% of patients are amenable to cure at the time of presentation. Therefore, the emphasis on lung cancer screening (LCS) is growing with the current evidence that has shown benefits with low-dose computed tomography scan of the chest in high-risk populations. LCS remains a debated topic in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, possibly due to a lack of local experience. In this article, we explore the rationale and give recommendations on the best approach for LCS in GCC.

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Lung Cancer in the UAE

Rafii,

Aboud,

Al-Shamsi

2024

Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates

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Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortalities worldwide. It is expected that the incidence of lung cancer will significantly increase in the next decade. Given the recognized risk factors for lung cancer, such as smoking and air pollution, preventative measures can have a remarkable impact on reducing the incidence of lung cancer in the UAE. Additionally, earlier detection of lung cancer can lead to reduced mortality from this disease. In this chapter, we review the current incidence of lung cancer in the UAE compared with the region and the rest of the world, the current effort to reduce the risk of lung cancer, the lung cancer screening service, and the availability of resources to diagnose and treat lung cancer in UAE.

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Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in the United Arab Emirates: Challenges and Strategic Recommendations

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Geographic differences in lung cancer: focus on carcinogens, genetic predisposition, and molecular epidemiology

Geographic differences in lung cancer: focus on carcinogens, genetic predisposition, and molecular epidemiology

Lung cancer screening in the gulf: Rationale and recommendations

Lung Cancer in the UAE

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