Validity of the FACT-H&amp;N (v 4.0) among Malaysian oral cancer patients

Doss, Jennifer Geraldine; Thomson, W. Murray; Drummond, Bernadette; Latifah, R J Raja

doi:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2011.04.023

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“…Oral cancer is a growing concern in Malaysia, with two-thirds of cases being diagnosed at advanced stages (Doss, Thomson, Drummond, & Raja Latifah, 2011). This could be attributed to low awareness of oral cancer, especially its' signs and symptoms (Ghani, Doss, Jamaluddin, Kamaruzaman, & Zain, 2013).…”

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Multi‐ethnic variations in the practice of oral cancer risk habits in a developing country

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Objective To elucidate ethnic variations in the practice of oral cancer risk habits in a selected Malaysian population. Methods This retrospective case–control study involves 790 cases of cancers of the oral cavity and 450 controls presenting with non‐malignant oral diseases, recruited from seven hospital‐based centres nationwide. Data on risk habits (smoking, drinking, chewing) were obtained using a structured questionnaire via face‐to‐face interviews. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine association between risk habits and oral cancer risk; chi‐square test was used to assess association between risk habits and ethnicity. Population attributable risks were calculated for all habits. Results Except for alcohol consumption, increased risk was observed for all habits; the highest risk was for smoking + chewing + drinking (aOR 22.37 95% CI 5.06, 98.95). Significant ethnic differences were observed in the practice of habits. The most common habit among Malays was smoking (24.2%); smoking + drinking were most common among Chinese (16.8%), whereas chewing was the most prevalent among Indians (45.2%) and Indigenous people (24.8%). Cessation of chewing, smoking and drinking is estimated to reduce cancer incidence by 22.6%, 8.5% and 6.9%, respectively. Conclusion Ethnic variations in the practice of oral cancer risk habits are evident. Betel quid chewing is the biggest attributable factor for this population.

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Multi‐ethnic variations in the practice of oral cancer risk habits in a developing country

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“…They were also of the opinion that the best way to ensure early presentation was through improved awareness of the disease as it is currently grossly lacking. Oral cancer awareness among Malaysians is not well documented; however a preliminary analysis which reported that approximately 67.1% of oral cancer cases were diagnosed at advanced stages (Doss et al, 2011) is indeed alarming. As early detection greatly improves the chances of survival and increases patients' quality of life, the ability to identify risk factors and early signs and symptoms would appear to be crucial for every person.…”

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Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population

Ghani¹,

Doss²,

Marhazlinda³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Objective: To assess oral cancer awareness, its associated factors and related sources of information among a selected group of Malaysians. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on all Malaysian ethnic groups aged ≥15 years old at eight strategically chosen shopping malls within a two week time period. Data were analysed using chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression. Significance level was set at α <0.05. Results: Most (84.2%) respondents had heard of oral cancer. Smoking was the most (92.4%) recognized high risk habit. Similar levels of awareness were seen for unhealed ulcers (57.3%) and red/white patches (58.0%) as signs of oral cancer. Age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, education, occupation and income were significantly associated with oral cancer awareness (p<0.05). Conclusions: There was a general lack of awareness regarding the risk habits, early signs and symptoms, and the benefits of detecting this disease at an early stage. Mass media and health campaigns were the main sources of information about oral cancer. In our Malaysian population, gender and age were significantly associated with the awareness of early signs and symptoms and prevention of oral cancer, respectively.

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“…However, despite the easy accessibility of oral cavity for examination, oral cancer remains a highly lethal disease (Speight et al, 2010) and is one of the most debilitating and disfiguring of all malignancies (Mignogna et al, 2004). Notably, in Malaysia, oral cancer is the 2nd most common cause of deaths due to cancer in males, in Malaysian public hospitals (Ministry of Health Malaysia, 1998), a figure that reflects the stage of the tumour at presentation 67% at Stage III and IV; (Doss et al, 2011),, Sok Ching Cheong 1,2…”

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Dentists' Perception of the Role they Play in Early Detection of Oral Cancer

Saleh

Kong²,

Vengu³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Dentists are typically the first professionals who are approached to treat ailments within the oral cavity. Therefore they should be well-equipped in detecting suspicious lesions during routine clinical practice. This study determined the levels of knowledge on early signs and risk factors associated with oral cancer and identified which factors influenced dentist participation in prevention and early detection of oral cancer. Materials and Methods: A survey on dentists' knowledge and their practices in prevention and early detection of oral cancer was conducted using a 26-item self-administered questionnaire. Results and Conclusions: A response rate of 41.7% was achieved. The level of knowledge on early signs and risk habits associated with oral cancer was high and the majority reported to have conducted opportunistic screening and advised patients on risk habit cessation. Factors that influenced the dentist in practising prevention and early detection of oral cancer were continuous education on oral cancer, age, nature of practice and recent graduation. Notably, dentists were receptive to further training in the area of oral cancer detection and cessation of risk habits. Taken together, the study demonstrated that the dental clinic is a good avenue to conduct programs on opportunistic screening, and continuous education in these areas is necessary to adequately equip dentists in running these programs. Further, this study also highlighted knowledge deficits and practice shortcomings which will help in planning and developing programs that further encourage better participation of dentists in prevention and early detection of oral cancer.

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Validity of the FACT-H&N (v 4.0) among Malaysian oral cancer patients

Cited by 27 publications

References 15 publications

Multi‐ethnic variations in the practice of oral cancer risk habits in a developing country

Multi‐ethnic variations in the practice of oral cancer risk habits in a developing country

Oral Cancer Awareness and its Determinants among a Selected Malaysian Population

Dentists' Perception of the Role they Play in Early Detection of Oral Cancer

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