Background Pakistan's population is ethnically diverse with distinct ethnic groups inhabiting
various parts of the country. Cancer statistics obtained from specific regions populated by …

Background This study was conducted to provide evidence on the current status of breast
cancer and its incidence trend in Eastern Mediterranean Region during 1998–2019. Also …

Background The current demographic trends indicate that breast cancer will pose an even
greater public health concern in future for Pakistan. Details on the incidence, disease …

Background: Betel nut use is a public health issue in the Asia-Pacific region that is often
neglected. To control betel nut use, understanding of the adverse effects of betel nut use and …

Objectives: To present 2010-2019 cancer data from the Dow Cancer Registry representing
all districts of Karachi (~ 17.4 million). Methods: The study was conducted at the Dow …

Objectives To study the cancer incidence rates over 10 years (2010–2019), in Lahore,
Pakistan. Design An incidence study. Setting The population-based Punjab Cancer Registry …

PURPOSE Pakistan has been systematically collecting cancer data since 1994 through
cancer registries. METHODS This article presents a comprehensive analysis of cancer …

Introduction Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world and in
Pakistan it ranks at fifth position. The present study was conducted to evaluate the …

Results A mean±SD age of 52.6±8.89 years was reported. Family history of breast cancer
was positive in one-fourth of the patients. Nodal metastasis was negative in 114 (46.72%) …

In this descriptive case study, we aimed to understand the experiences of cancer diagnosis,
treatment, and palliative care in Pakistan. The case was limited to a hospital for cancer and …