Lung cancer at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia: A four-year prospective study of clinical, pathological, radiological, bronchoscopic, and biochemical parameters

Alamoudi, Omer S.

doi:10.4103/1817-1737.58957

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“…21 Also, Alamoudi reported that lung cancer in both male and female subjects can be attributed to cigarette smoking. 22 Generally, in this study history of smoking was reported among 93.5% of studied cases versus 6.5% were nonsmokers; where 15.8% of ADC and 6.3% of LCC cases were non-smokers. Cigarette smoking was exclusively prevalent among all types of bronchogenic carcinoma.…”

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confidence: 44%

“…In the same context, other studies reported that the commonest type of lung malignancy among males was SCC and SCLC while, among females was ADC. 2,5,[18][19][20]22 Additionally, the studied cases of ADC were characterised by the highest mean age of starting smoking, shortest smoking duration and smallest mean of smoking pack/year. These findings point out that; patients with ADC are more susceptible to the carcinogenic effects of smoking within a shorter duration and a smaller smoking pack/year.…”

Section: Histopathological Types Of Bronchogenic Carcinomamentioning

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Characteristics, risk factors and histopathological types of bronchogenic carcinoma among cases presented to Chest Department, Al-Zahraa Hospital, Al-Azhar University

Abo-Elkheir

Hafez

2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Recently, lung cancer representing 5-7% of all cancers in Egypt with unavailable accurate epidemiological data. This study aims to identify characteristics, risk factors and histopathological types of bronchogenic carcinoma among a group of Egyptian patients.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 123 cases of histopathological confirmed bronchogenic carcinoma presented to chest diseases department, Al-Zahraa Hospital, Al-Azhar University, Egypt in the period from July 2013 to May 2017. Statistical analysis of patients’ database was done using SPSS version 17.Results: Male to female ratio was 3.2:1; the majority of cases presented in their fifth (55.3%) and sixth (29.3%) decades of life, and urban: rural residence ratio was 2.1:1. Smoking was the most significant risk factor among 93.5% of cases, among them 65.9% were current smokers, 13.0% were ex-smokers and 14.6% were passive smokers. Occupational exposure to cement dust were reported among 47.2% of cases, 16.3% were farmers, 13.0% were employees, 8.9% were house wives, 8.1% were shoe makers and 6.5% were drivers. COPD was reported among 54.5% of cases. The commonest histopathological types were squamous cell carcinoma (31.7%), adenocarcinoma (30.9%), and large cell carcinoma (26.0%). Adenocarcinoma was the predominant type among females (55.3%), passive smokers (31.6%) and non-smokers (15.8%).Conclusions: Small cell lung cancer and squamous cell carcinoma subtypes were predominant among males, active smokers and workers exposed to cement dust. Adenocarcinoma was the commonest type among females, passive smokers and non-smokers. Conduction of anti-smoking campaigns; reduction of environmental pollution with regulation of occupational exposures to cement dust are recommended.

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Section: Smoking Habitssupporting

confidence: 44%

Section: Histopathological Types Of Bronchogenic Carcinomamentioning

confidence: 99%

Characteristics, risk factors and histopathological types of bronchogenic carcinoma among cases presented to Chest Department, Al-Zahraa Hospital, Al-Azhar University

Abo-Elkheir

Hafez

2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…This cancer ranked fourth in males and eighth in females and affected 339 (68.5%) males and 159 (32.1%) females with a male to female ratio of 213:100 as of 2013. Moreover, the prevalence of lung cancer has increased considerably in recent years, accounting for 3.7% of all newly diagnosed cancers, primarily caused by the increased incidence of cigarette smoking among Saudi men and women [18,22]. In 2016, the SCR reported that lung cancer ranked fifth most common form in males and fifteenth in females as of 2013.…”

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“…Of the 3.7% of those with lung cancer 326 (74.9%) were males and 109 (25.1%) females with a male to female ratio of 299:100. Alamoudi [22] has also indicated that lung cancer was the most common cause of hospitalization among Saudi male patients admitted for respiratory diseases.…”

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Overview of Cancer Care and Oncology Nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Wazqar¹,

Kerr²,

Regan³

et al. 2017

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Abstract:Cancer prevalence is increasing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While the exact etiology of this trend is unknown, it can perhaps be partially attributed to an increased life expectancy and changes in lifestyle habits. One of the main challenges to the provision of appropriate cancer and palliative care is the critical shortage of oncology healthcare professionals, including nurses. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by its Islamic faith, culture, and unique traditions that may contribute to uniquely stressful situations for oncology nurses working in Saudi oncology care settings. This article provides an overview of cancer care and oncology nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on literature reporting challenges experienced by nurses delivering this care within the Saudi Arabian healthcare system and its cancer care services. Published literature written in English on cancer care and oncology nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were identified through a search of publicly available databases such as Medline, CINAHL, and Google Scholar as well as government sources. Reference lists were hand searched. Search terms used were Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian healthcare system, nursing education, nursing, Saudi nurses, oncology nursing, cancer, and cancer care. Common challenges facing oncology nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are related to high job demands, staff shortages, communication and language barriers, and cultural differences that may lead to stressful work environments and reduce the quality of care provided to their patients. While many steps have been undertaken by the Saudi Ministry of Health to reform the healthcare system, a number of challenges remain. The need for greater availability of cancer care and palliative care settings in all Saudi regions is strongly indicated. Nursing administrators/managers should take these factors into consideration to enhance the Saudi oncology care nursing work environment and to improve the quality of nursing care for patients with cancer and their families.

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“…(KAUH) has increased steadily [1]- [6]. Cancer patients are frequently admitted to our hospital due to acute conditions, including pain, shortness of breath, bleeding, and headache or other refractory symptoms related to the tumor location.…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses Working at King Abdulaziz University Hospital toward Cancer Pain Management

Al‐Wassia¹

2016

OJN

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Objective: This survey aims to identify the levels of knowledge and attitudes among nurses regarding cancer pain management. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was undertaken at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, between September 4 and September 27, 2015. The survey instrument was a pre-set questionnaire comprising 39 closed-ended format questions. Participants were asked questions to assess their knowledge and attitudes about cancer pain management and adherence to frequent misconceptions regarding opioid therapy. The chi-square test was used to compare differences between variables. Results: One hundred twenty-eight questionnaires were completed and analyzed. A mean sample score of 41.3% was achieved on pain-related knowledge questions. The average score on all 39 questions was 16.1 ± 4.6 (range, 0 -24). Nurses on the male medical ward were most knowledgeable compared with those on other wards (p < 0.001). They were also most likely to score highest on questions that assessed knowledge of pain management (p < 0.001). Conversely, nurses on the female surgical ward were most likely to score highest on issues related to pain assessment (p < 0.001) and experience in managing breakthrough cancer pain (p < 0.001). Likewise, nurses on the male surgical and female medical wards appeared to be more knowledgeable on issues related to patient compliance (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Optimization of inpatient supportive procedures should be a specific task at King Abdulaziz University Hospital until an oncology unit with nurses specialized in cancer care is established.

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Lung cancer at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia: A four-year prospective study of clinical, pathological, radiological, bronchoscopic, and biochemical parameters

Cited by 31 publications

References 20 publications

Characteristics, risk factors and histopathological types of bronchogenic carcinoma among cases presented to Chest Department, Al-Zahraa Hospital, Al-Azhar University

Characteristics, risk factors and histopathological types of bronchogenic carcinoma among cases presented to Chest Department, Al-Zahraa Hospital, Al-Azhar University

Overview of Cancer Care and Oncology Nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses Working at King Abdulaziz University Hospital toward Cancer Pain Management

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