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Haghi Navand A, Jalilian S, Ahmadi Angali K, Karimi Babaahmadi M, Talaiezadeh A, Makvandi M. A new evaluation of the rearranged non-coding control region of JC virus in patients with colorectal cancer. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:1001. [PMID: 39134946 PMCID: PMC11320957 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12684-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies have reported the presence of JC virus (JCV) in human tumors, The association of JCV and CRC remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the rearranged NCCR region of the detected JCV DNA in CRC patients' tissue samples. METHODS In this case-control study, tumor tissues (n = 60), adjacent normal tissues (n = 60), and urine samples (n = 60) of the CRC patients were collected. The nested PCR was employed to detect the VP1 and NCCR regions of the JCV genome. The positive JCV PCR products were sequenced and a phylogenetic tree was constructed to determine the JCV genotypes. After extracting RNA and preparing cDNA, the expression of JCV LTAg was examined in 60 tumor tissues and 60 adjacent normal tissues. The analysis of JCV LTAg expression was performed using GraphPad Prism software version 8. RESULTS The analysis reveals that JCV DNA was detected in 35/60 (58.3%) tumor tissues, while 36/60 (60.0%) of adjacent normal tissues (p = 0.85). JCV DNA was detected in 42/60 (70.0%) urine samples when compared to 35/60 (58.3%) tumor tissues of CRC patients and was not found significant (P = 0.25). The phylogenetic tree analysis showed the dominant JCV genotype 3, followed by genotype 2D was distributed in tumor tissue, normal tissue, and urine samples of the CRC patients. Analysis of randomly selected NCCR sequences from JCV regions in tumor tissue samples revealed the presence of rearranged NCCR blocks of different lengths.: 431 bp, 292 bp, 449 bp, and 356 bp. These rearranged NCCR blocks differ from the rearranged NCCR blocks described in PML-type Mad-1, Mad-4, Mad-7, and Mad-8 prototypes. The expression of JCV LTAg was significantly different in tumor tissue compared to normal tissue, with a p-value of less than 0.002. CONCLUSION A significant proportion of 35%> of the tumor tissue and urine samples of the CRC patients was found to be positive for JCV DNA (P = 0.25). The parallel analysis of tumor and urine samples for JCV DNA further supports the potential for non-invasive screening tools. This study provides new insights into Rearranged NCCR variant isolates from patients with CRC. The significant difference in JCV LTAg expression between tumor and normal tissue indicates a latent JCV status potentially leading to cancer development.
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- NO. CRC-0113 Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- NO. CRC-0113 Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- NO. CRC-0113 Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- NO. CRC-0113 Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- NO. CRC-0113 Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- NO. CRC-0113 Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Azadeh Haghi Navand
- Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Department, Health School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cancer, Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Mirzaei-Alavijeh M, Amini M, Moradinazar M, Eivazi M, Jalilian F. Disparity in cognitive factors related to cancer screening uptake based on the theory of planned behavior. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:845. [PMID: 39014335 PMCID: PMC11251123 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12607-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Early detection of cancer is a highly effective way to decrease cancer-related deaths. The purpose of this study was to determine the disparity in cognitive factors related to cancer screening uptake based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, conducted in Kermanshah County, the west of Iran, during 2019, a total of 1760 people aged 30 to 75 years old, were randomly selected to participate voluntarily in the study. Participants filled out a questionnaire including the socio demographic variables, socioeconomic status (SES), TPB variables, and cancer screening uptake behaviors. RESULTS The mean age of respondents was 45.28. 44.96% of the participants had undergone cancer screening at least once. Socioeconomic status (SES) and gender had the most significant impact on the disparity in cancer screening uptake, with contributions of 74.64% and 22.25% respectively. Women were 8.63 times more likely to be screened than men. Participants with a family history of cancer had a 2.84 times higher chance of being screened. Single individuals were significantly less likely to be screened compared to married individuals. The concentration index for attitude, subjective norms (SN), perceived behavior control (PBC), behavior intention, and cancer screening uptake was 0.0735, 0.113, 0.333, 0.067, and 0.132 respectively. Intention (Beta = 0.225 and P: < 0.001) is a significant predictor of cancer screening behaviors. CONCLUSION The findings of this study are highly valuable for health policymakers in Iran. They emphasize the significance of creating, executing, and assessing campaigns that promote intention, PBC and SN, particularly among disadvantaged individuals. By doing so, we can effectively decrease the disparity in cancer screening rates. It is crucial to prioritize men, single individuals, and disadvantaged groups in cancer screening promotion programs. This knowledge can be utilized to develop an intervention that is guided by theory and supported by evidence, with the aim of increasing cancer screening rates and minimizing disparities.
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- Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh
- Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Motazedi Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Mirahmadizadeh A, Hassanzadeh J, Moradi AM, Gheibi Z, Heiran A. Projection of the prevalence of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer incidence using cigarette smoking prevalence in Iran from 1990 to 2018: a comparison of latent period-based models with standard forecasting models. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1896. [PMID: 39010019 PMCID: PMC11251385 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19407-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Smoking is the major risk factor for tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancers. We investigated the feasibility of projecting TBL cancer incidence using smoking incidence rates by incorporating a range of latent periods from the main risk factor exposure to TBL cancer diagnosis. METHODS In this ecological study, we extracted data on TBL cancer incidence rates in Iran from 1990 to 2018 from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database. We also collected data on Iranian cigarette smoking patterns over the past 40 years through a literature review. The weighted average smoking incidence was calculated using a fixed-effects model with Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software. Using these data, the five-year TBL cancer incidence in Iran was projected through time series modeling with IT Service Management (ITSM) 2000 software. A second model was developed based on cigarette smoking incidence using linear regression with SPSS (version 22), incorporating different latent periods. The results of these two models were compared to determine the best latent periods. RESULTS An increasing trend in TBL cancer incidence was observed from 2019 to 2023 (first model: 10.30 [95% CI: 9.62, 10.99] to 11.42 [95% CI: 10.85, 11.99] per 100,000 people). In the second model, the most accurate prediction was obtained with latent periods of 17 to 20 years, with the best prediction using a 17-year latent period (10.13 to 11.40 per 100,000 people) and the smallest mean difference of 0.08 (0.84%) per 100,000 people using the standard forecasting model (the ARIMA model). CONCLUSION Projecting an increase in TBL cancer incidence rates in the future, an optimal latent period of 17 to 20 years between exposure to cigarette smoke and TBL cancer incidence has implications for macrolevel preventive health policymaking to help reduce the burden of TBL cancer in upcoming years.
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- Alireza Mirahmadizadeh
- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Centre for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, School of Health, Department of Epidemiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Keshavarzi A, Alaei-Shahmiri F, Fallahi B, Emami Z, Malek M, Khamseh ME. Predictors of response to Radioactive Iodine Therapy in Intermediate and high risk patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma. BMC Endocr Disord 2024; 24:112. [PMID: 39004697 PMCID: PMC11247765 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-024-01648-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy is the standard treatment approach after total thyroidectomy in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). We aimed to identify predictive factors of response to the treatment in intermediate and high-risk patients with PTC. In addition, the impact of multiple RAI treatments was explored. METHODS In a 3-year retrospective study, data from intermediate and high-risk patients with PTC who received RAI therapy following total thyroidectomy, were analyzed by the end of year-one and year-three. Demographic data, tumor size, capsular/vascular invasion, extrathyroidal extension, local or distant metastasis, initial dose and cumulative dose of RAI, serum thyroglobulin(Tg), antithyroglobulin antibody(TgAb), and imaging findings were investigated. Patients with an excellent response to a single dose of RAI treatment, after three years of follow-up were classified as the "Responder group". Excellent response was defined as stimulated serum Tg less than 1 ng/ml, or unstimulated serum Tg less than 0.2 ng/ml in TgAb-negative patients with negative imaging scans. RESULTS 333 patient records with a complete data set were analyzed in this study. After three years of initial treatment, 271 patients were non-responders (NR) and 62 were responders (R). At baseline, the median pre-ablation serum Tg level was 5.7 ng/ml in the NR group, and 1.25 ng/ml in the R group (P < 0.001). TSH-Stimulated serum Tg greater than 15.7 ng/ml, was associated with response failure even after multiple RAI therapy, AUC: 0.717(0.660-0.774), sensitivity: 52.5%, specificity: 89.47%, P < 0.001. On the other hand, multiple RAI therapy was associated with excellent response in 16.2% of the patients. The chance of ER was decreased by 74% if initial post-operation ultrasound imaging confirmed the presence of locoregional involvement, OR 0.26, (95% CI: 0.12-0.55), P < 0.001. CONCLUSION Stimulated serum Tg and locoregional involvement after total thyroidectomy are predictive factors of non-response to RAI therapy in intermediate and high-risk patients with PTC. In addition, a minority of patients achieve excellent response after multiple RAI therapy.
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- Azam Keshavarzi
- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, No. 10, Firoozeh St., Vali-asr Ave., Vali-asr Sq, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Nuclear Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, No. 10, Firoozeh St., Vali-asr Ave., Vali-asr Sq, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, No. 10, Firoozeh St., Vali-asr Ave., Vali-asr Sq, Tehran, Iran.
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Nemati S, Dardashti AR, Mohebbi E, Kamangar F, Malekzadeh R, Zendehdel K, Sheikh M. Potential impact of controlling opium use prevalence on future cancer incidence in Iran. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 73:102650. [PMID: 38881571 PMCID: PMC11180302 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Background The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recently classified opium consumption as carcinogenic to humans. This study aimed to estimate the potential reduction in incident cancers by 2035 in Iran, which accounts for 42% of global opium consumption, through decreasing opium use prevalence. Methods The population attributable fraction (PAF) of opium-related cancers was projected using national cancer incidence, age- and gender-specific opium use prevalence, relative cancer risks associated with opium use, and annual percentage changes in cancer incidence rates in Iran. Opium-related cancers were defined based on IARC monographs as cancers of lung, larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and pharynx. The number of preventable cancer cases under different opium prevalence scenarios was determined by subtracting attributable cases in each year based on current prevalence from those in alternative scenarios. Findings By 2035, an estimated 3,001,421 new cancer cases are expected in Iran, with 904,013 (30.1%) occurring in opium-related sites. Maintaining the current opium prevalence (5.6%) is projected to cause 111,130 new cancer cases (3.7% of all cancers, 12.3% of opium-related). A 10%, 30%, and 50% reduction in opium prevalence could prevent 9,016, 28,161, and 49,006 total incident cancers by 2035 in Iran, respectively. Reducing opium use prevalence by 10%-50% is projected to have the highest impact on lung cancer (prevention of 2,946-15,831 cases), stomach cancer (prevention of 2,404-12,593 cases), and bladder cancer (prevention of 1,725-9,520 cases). Interpretation Our results highlight the significant benefits that can be achieved through effective cancer prevention policies targeting opium use in Iran. Neglecting this risk factor is estimated to pose a significant burden on cancer incidence in the next decade in this population. Funding None.
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- Saeed Nemati
- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC-WHO), Lyon, France
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, United States
- Pathology and Stem Cell Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC-WHO), Lyon, France
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Rezaee M, Karimzadeh I, Hashemi-Meshkini A, Zeighami S, Bazyar M, Lotfi F, Keshavarz K. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Triptorelin, Goserelin, and Leuprolide in the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Societal Perspective. Value Health Reg Issues 2024; 42:100982. [PMID: 38663058 DOI: 10.1016/j.vhri.2024.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Metastatic prostate cancer is the most common malignant cancer and the second leading cause of death due to various types of cancer among men after lung cancer. This study aimed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of triptorelin, goserelin, and leuprolide in the treatment of the patients with metastatic prostate cancer from the societal perspective in Iran in 2020. METHODS This is a cost-effectiveness study in which a 20-year Markov transition modeling was applied. In this study, local cost and quality-of-life data of each health state were gathered from cohort of patients. The TreeAge pro 2020 and Microsoft Excel 2016 software were used to simulate cost-effectiveness of each treatment in the long term. The one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were also performed to measure robustness of the model outputs. RESULTS The findings indicated that the mean costs and utility gained over a 20-year horizon for goserelin, triptorelin, and leuprolide treatments were $ 13 539.13 and 6.365 quality-adjusted life-years (QALY), $ 18 124.75 and 6.658 QALY, and $ 26 006.92 and 6.856 QALY, respectively. Goserelin was considered as a superior treatment option, given the estimated incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. The one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the study outcomes. CONCLUSIONS According to the results of the present study, goserelin was the most effective and cost-effective strategy versus 2 other options. It could be recommended to policy makers of the Iran healthcare system to prioritize it in clinical guidelines and reimbursement policies.
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- Mehdi Rezaee
- Student Research Committee, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran; Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy and Evidence-Based Medicine Group, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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- Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran; Emergency Medicine Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran.
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Ghalandari M, Sheikhzade S, Zardosht K, Sadeghi G, Taheri Soodejani M. Spatial and temporal analysis of thyroid cancer incidence in Guilan Province, Northern Iran, 2009-2018. Cancer Epidemiol 2024; 90:102579. [PMID: 38723323 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2024.102579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Thyroid cancer is one of the most common malignancies of the endocrine system, the fifth most common malignancy in women worldwide, and the second most common cancer in women over 50 in 2019. It is the sixth most common cancer in both sexes and the third most common cancer in women in Guilan province. This study was conducted to describe the geographic variation and investigate any changes in the trend of the thyroid cancer incidence rate. METHODS This study was conducted on the data of the Guilan University of Medical Sciences cancer registration system. The crude and age-standardized incidence rate was calculated per 100,000 person-years. Joinpoint regression analysis evaluated the time trends and annual percent changes (APC). The incidence rate was estimated separately for each city and high-risk areas were shown on the province map using GIS software. RESULTS 1742 cases of thyroid cancer (83.7 % in women and 16.3 % in men) were registered in Guilan province from 2009 to 18. The incidence of thyroid cancer was 5.1-fold higher in women than men. The results of the joinpoint regression analysis showed that the age-standardized incidence rate of thyroid cancer in both sexes has increased significantly over ten years (APC: 26.4; 95 %CI: 22.5-30.4), (P-value < 0.001). In our study, Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, Lahijan, and Langarud cities were identified as high-risk areas of the province for both sexes. CONCLUSION The trend of incidence of thyroid cancer in Guilan province is increasing. Also, a wide geographical variation was found in the incidence of thyroid cancer.
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- Maryam Ghalandari
- Student Research Committee, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Center for Healthcare Data Modeling, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Hamidi S, Seyedfatemi N, Abbasi Z, Ebrahimpour F. The effect of spiritual support on life satisfaction in Iranian patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1378419. [PMID: 38840741 PMCID: PMC11150692 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1378419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Background The diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer not only impose significant physical challenges but also deeply affect patients emotionally and psychologically, significantly influencing their overall quality of life. Among the various factors that can positively impact life satisfaction in individuals facing gastrointestinal cancer, spirituality emerges as a crucial aspect. This study aimed to determine the effect of a spiritual intervention on life satisfaction in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted with two groups of 85 gastrointestinal cancer patients from two major hospitals in Tehran. The intervention group received spiritual support through social media for six sessions over three weeks to learn how to effectively improve their spiritual state. The control group received routine medical visits and care. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was used before and after the spiritual support in both the intervention and control groups. The research was approved by the institutional ethics committee. Results In the pre-test stage, there was no significant difference in average life satisfaction between the intervention and control groups (t = 1.887, d = 0.30, p > 0.05). However, positive changes occurred in the post-test stage. Notably, the disparity in average life satisfaction between the intervention and control groups was significant in the post-test stage (t = 13.118, d = 0.95, p < 0.01). Furthermore, the result showed that the changes in life satisfaction in the intervention group were statistically significant (t = 11.854, d = 0.84, p < 0.001). Changes in life satisfaction in the control group were not statistically significant in the pre-test stage compared to the post-test stage (t = 1.113, d = 0.10, p > 0.05). Conclusion The results can guide health care providers in dealing with the problems of cancer patients. Assessing patients' spiritual needs and empowering them to promote their spiritual recovery and find meaning in their suffering can lead to improved quality of life and satisfaction with holistic care.
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- Sajad Hamidi
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery Shahid Beheshti, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rafiee M, Jahangiri-Rad M, Mohseni-Bandpei A, Razmi E. Impacts of socioeconomic and environmental factors on neoplasms incidence rates using machine learning and GIS: a cross-sectional study in Iran. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10604. [PMID: 38719879 PMCID: PMC11078954 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61397-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Neoplasm is an umbrella term used to describe either benign or malignant conditions. The correlations between socioeconomic and environmental factors and the occurrence of new-onset of neoplasms have already been demonstrated in a body of research. Nevertheless, few studies have specifically dealt with the nature of relationship, significance of risk factors, and geographic variation of them, particularly in low- and middle-income communities. This study, thus, set out to (1) analyze spatiotemporal variations of the age-adjusted incidence rate (AAIR) of neoplasms in Iran throughout five time periods, (2) investigate relationships between a collection of environmental and socioeconomic indicators and the AAIR of neoplasms all over the country, and (3) evaluate geographical alterations in their relative importance. Our cross-sectional study design was based on county-level data from 2010 to 2020. AAIR of neoplasms data was acquired from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). HotSpot analyses and Anselin Local Moran's I indices were deployed to precisely identify AAIR of neoplasms high- and low-risk clusters. Multi-scale geographically weight regression (MGWR) analysis was worked out to evaluate the association between each explanatory variable and the AAIR of neoplasms. Utilizing random forests (RF), we also examined the relationships between environmental (e.g., UV index and PM2.5 concentration) and socioeconomic (e.g., Gini coefficient and literacy rate) factors and AAIR of neoplasms. AAIR of neoplasms displayed a significant increasing trend over the study period. According to the MGWR, the only factor that significantly varied spatially and was associated with the AAIR of neoplasms in Iran was the UV index. A good accuracy RF model was confirmed for both training and testing data with correlation coefficients R2 greater than 0.91 and 0.92, respectively. UV index and Gini coefficient ranked the highest variables in the prediction of AAIR of neoplasms, based on the relative influence of each variable. More research using machine learning approaches taking the advantages of considering all possible determinants is required to assess health strategies outcomes and properly formulate policy planning.
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- Mohammad Rafiee
- Air Quality and Climate Change Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
- Water Purification Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Air Quality and Climate Change Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Collatuzzo G, Seyyedsalehi MS, Rashidian H, Hadji M, Safari-Faramani R, Rezaianzadeh A, Malekzadeh R, Zendehdel K, Boffetta P. Determinants of early-onset colorectal cancer: a multicenter case-control study in Iran. Eur J Cancer Prev 2024:00008469-990000000-00143. [PMID: 38687254 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to study the risk factors of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in the Iranian population. Early onset CRC in Iran is a relevant health issue that deserves further epidemiological efforts to be defined and controlled as far as possible. Early age screening of low-tract of the intestine would be particularly useful in families of colorectal cancer patients. METHODS We analyzed data from a multicenter hospital-based case-control study in Iran (The Iranian Study of Opium and Cancer). Sociodemographic and lifestyle information was collected using validated questionnaires. Multivariate logistic regressions estimated the odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the association of early-onset CRC in individuals under the age of 50 and potential risk factors, including physical activity, socioeconomic status, body shape at age 15, dietary factors, vitamin D, cigarettes and waterpipe smoking, opium use and family history of CRC. Additionally, a subgroup analysis was conducted for individuals with a very young age of CRC onset (i.e. <35 years). RESULTS We analyzed data of 189 developed CRC below age 50 (99 colon and 90 rectum), and 66 patients under the age 35 (13 colon and 21 rectum). Early CRC was inversely associated with vegetables (OR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.38-0.92 for 422-576 g/day) and vitamin D (OR, 0.49; 95% CI, 0.26-0.94), and positively associated with red meat intake (OR, 1.80; 1.15-2.83 per 25.65 g/day). Vegetables (OR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.27-0.98 for 576 g/day), red meat (OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.11-3.79 for 25.65 g/day), vitamin D (OR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.10-0.86) and opium use (OR, 2.61; 95% CI, 1.01-6.74) were associated with early rectum cancer. Results were heterogeneous by cancer site for high fruit and vegetables intakes and cigarette smoking. Family history was associated with CRC (OR, 3.16; 95% CI, 1.29-10.9) and rectum cancer (OR, 3.22; 95% CI, 1.24-14.4) in subjects younger than 35, and, to a lesser extent, with CRC and rectum cancer before age 50. CONCLUSION Early-onset CRC was related to the intake of vegetables, vitamin D and red meat in Iran. Early-onset rectum cancer was associated with regular opium use. Family history was associated with early CRC and early rectum cancer, particularly below the age of 35.
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- Giulia Collatuzzo
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health, School of Public Health, Kermanshah Medical Sciences University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Cancer Biology Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
- Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
- Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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Vakilzadeh MM, Khayami R, Daneshdoust D, Moshfeghinia R, Sharifnezhad F, Taghiabadi Z, Moghadam HK, Karimi MA, Ghorbani A, Taqanaki PB, Boojar N, Azarshab A, Shahidsales S, Mahmoudian RA. Prevalence of tobacco use among cancer patients in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1081. [PMID: 38637741 PMCID: PMC11027381 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18594-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of tobacco use among various cancer types in Iran remains a significant concern, necessitating a comprehensive analysis to understand the extent and patterns of consumption. This study aimed to systematically review and analyze existing literature to delineate the prevalence of tobacco use across different cancer types in Iran, thereby providing a robust basis for future interventions and policy formulations. METHODS Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature available in PubMed and Scopus databases. The initial search identified 351 records, out of which 44 studies were selected based on their relevance and design. These studies spanned various time frames, starting from the 2001s up until 2022, and encompassed diverse geographical locations and cancer types in Iran. To avoid bias and potential data overlap, we opted to incorporate a single comprehensive study from the Golestan Cohort, encompassing all data, while excluding 10 other studies. Our final analysis incorporated data from 34 studies, which accounted for 15,425 patients and 5,890 reported smokers. Statistical analyses were performed to calculate the overall proportion of tobacco consumption and to conduct subgroup analyses based on different variables such as cancer types, gender, geographical locations, and types of tobacco used. RESULTS The analysis revealed a substantial prevalence of tobacco use among cancer patients in Iran, with an overall consumption rate of 43%. This rate varied significantly, ranging from 10 to 88% across individual studies. Subgroup analyses further highlighted disparities in tobacco consumption rates across different demographics, geographic areas, and cancer types. Notably, the 'ever' smokers category exhibited the highest prevalence of tobacco use. The study also identified a worrying trend of high cigarette smoking rates, along with variable consumption patterns of other forms of tobacco, including waterpipe, 'Naas', and 'Pipe'. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis underscores a significant association between tobacco consumption and various cancer types in Iran, with a prevalence rate among cancer patients being three times higher than the average Iranian population. The findings indicate substantial heterogeneity in tobacco use patterns, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address this pressing health issue. The study serves as a critical resource for shaping future policies and strategies aimed at curbing tobacco use and mitigating its adverse effects on cancer prevalence in Iran.
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- Cancer Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Virology of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Roshandel G, Ghasemi-Kebria F, Malekzadeh R. Colorectal Cancer: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1530. [PMID: 38672612 PMCID: PMC11049480 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16081530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide. There are disparities in the epidemiology of CRC across different populations, most probably due to differences in exposure to lifestyle and environmental factors related to CRC. Prevention is the most effective method for controlling CRC. Primary prevention includes determining and avoiding modifiable risk factors (e.g., alcohol consumption, smoking, and dietary factors) as well as increasing protective factors (e.g., physical activity, aspirin). Further studies, especially randomized, controlled trials, are needed to clarify the association between CRC incidence and exposure to different risk factors or protective factors. Detection and removal of precancerous colorectal lesions is also an effective strategy for controlling CRC. Multiple factors, both at the individual and community levels (e.g., patient preferences, availability of screening modalities, costs, benefits, and adverse events), should be taken into account in designing and implementing CRC screening programs. Health policymakers should consider the best decision in identifying the starting age and selection of the most effective screening strategies for the target population. This review aims to present updated evidence on the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention of CRC.
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- Gholamreza Roshandel
- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan 49178-67439, Iran; (G.R.); (F.G.-K.)
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan 49178-67439, Iran; (G.R.); (F.G.-K.)
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14117-13135, Iran
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Moniri R, Gharraee B, Zahedi Tajrishi K. Modeling the relationship between depression in people with cancer and perceived stress, with the mediating role of eating problems, sexual satisfaction, emotion regulation and self-compassion. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1281347. [PMID: 38659675 PMCID: PMC11040260 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1281347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Aim With the rising prevalence of cancer and the adverse physical and psychological experiences endured by affected individuals, this study aims to establish a model illustrating the relationship between depression in people with cancer and perceived stress. Additionally, it examines the mediating influence of eating problems, sexual satisfaction, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. Method This study employs a descriptive-correlational research method, utilizing structural equation analysis (modeling) to explore the role of mediators. The research sample comprised 200 individuals diagnosed with cancer, selected based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants completed Beck's 13-item depression questionnaire, a 10-item perceived stress questionnaire, an 8-item appetite measurement questionnaire, a 25-item sexual satisfaction questionnaire, a 10-item emotion regulation questionnaire, and a 12-item compassion questionnaire. The data were subsequently analyzed using SPSS-24 and Lisrel 80/8 software. Findings The research findings indicate a significant positive relationship between perceived stress and depression in people with cancer. Furthermore, eating problems exhibited a mediating role in the relationship between perceived stress and depression, with a direct effect coefficient of (t = 0.28, ß = 0.02). However, the path from perceived stress to depression, mediated by sexual satisfaction, was found to be statistically insignificant, with a standard coefficient of 0.01 at the p < 0.05 level. Emotion regulation demonstrated a direct effect coefficient of (t = -3.52, ß = -0.33) on depression. Likewise, self-compassion exhibited a direct effect coefficient of (t = -3.08, ß = -0.28) on depression, while the path from perceived stress to depression was mediated by self-compassion, with a standard coefficient of 0.12 at the p < 0.05 level. Conclusion In conclusion, this study sheds light on the interplay between depression and perceived stress in individuals with cancer, revealing a significant positive association. Eating problems emerged as a mediating factor, directly influencing the manifestation of depressive symptoms. However, the mediation pathway through sexual satisfaction was found to be statistically insignificant. Emotion regulation and self-compassion were identified as influential factors, with direct effects on depression and self-compassion also serving as a mediator in the relationship between perceived stress and depression. The findings emphasize the importance of targeted interventions addressing eating problems, enhancing emotion regulation, and fostering self-compassion to alleviate the impact of depression and perceived stress in individuals facing cancer-related challenges. Further research is encouraged to refine and expand upon these insights, advancing holistic care for this population.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ghasemi-Kebria F, Fazel A, Semnani S, Etemadi A, Naeimi-Tabiei M, Hasanpour-Heidari S, Salamat F, Jafari-Delouie N, Sedaghat S, Sadeghzadeh H, Akbari M, Mehrjerdian M, Weiderpass E, Roshandel G, Bray F, Malekzadeh R. Breast cancer incidence trends in Golestan, Iran: An age-period-cohort analysis by ethnic region, 2004-2018. Cancer Epidemiol 2024; 89:102525. [PMID: 38228040 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2024.102525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to examine the effects of age, diagnosis year (calendar period) and birth year (cohort) on the incidence trends of breast cancer among Golestan women, Northeast Iran, 2004-2018. METHODS Incidence data were obtained by residential status (urban/rural) and ethnic region (Turkmens/non-Turkmens). We calculated age-standardized incidence rates (ASRs) per 100,000 person-years. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) were calculated, and age-period-cohort (APC) models fitted to assess non-linear effects of period and cohort as incidence rate ratios (IRRs). RESULTS The total number of female breast cancer cases in Golestan, 2004-2018, were 3853, with an overall ASR of 31.3. We found higher rates in urban population (40.5) and non-Turkmens region (38.5) compared to rural area (20.8) and Turkmens region (20.2), respectively. There were increasing trends in incidence rates overall (EAPC= 4.4; 95%CI: 2.2, 6.7), with greater changes in rural areas (EAPC=5.1), particularly among non-Turkmens (EAPC=5.8). The results of the APC analysis indicate the presence of significant non-linear cohort effects with increasing IRRs across successive birth cohorts (IRR=0.1 and IRR= 2.6 for the oldest and the youngest birth cohorts vs. the reference birth cohort, respectively). CONCLUSION We found increasing trends in breast cancer incidence among Golestan women over the study period, with disparities in patterns and trends by residence area and ethnic region. The observed cohort effects suggest an increasing prevalence of key risk factors for breast cancer in this Iranian population. Further investigations are warranted to clarify the relationships between determinants such as reproductive factors and ethnicity in the region.
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- Fatemeh Ghasemi-Kebria
- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Deputy of Public Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Deputy of Public Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Deputy of Treatment, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Office of the Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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- Cancer Surveillance Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization (WHO), Lyon, France.
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Faramarzi S, Kiani B, Hoseinkhani M, Firouraghi N. A gender-specific geodatabase of five cancer types with the highest frequency of occurrence in Iran. BMC Res Notes 2024; 17:83. [PMID: 38504380 PMCID: PMC10949707 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-024-06737-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Cancer is a global health challenge with complex characteristics. Despite progress in research and treatment, a universally effective prevention strategy is lacking. Access to reliable information, especially on occurrence rates, is vital for cancer management. This study aims to create a database containing individual and spatially integrated data on commonly diagnosed cancers in Iran from 2014 to 2017, serving as a valuable resource for spatial-epidemiological approaches. DATA DESCRIPTION This database encompasses several files related to cancer data. The first file is an Excel spreadsheet, containing information on newly diagnosed cancer cases from 2014 to 2017. It provides demographic details and specific characteristics of 482,229 cancer patients. We categorized this data according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reporting rules to identify cancers with the highest incidence. To create a geodatabase, individual data was integrated at the county level and combined with population data. Files 2 and 3 contain gender-specific spatial data for the top cancer types and non-melanoma skin cancer. Each file includes county identifications, the number of cancer cases for each cancer type per year, and gender-specific population information. Lastly, there is a user's guide file to help navigate through the data files.
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- Sharareh Faramarzi
- Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Saeedian A, Tabatabaei FS, Azimi A, Babaei M, Lashkari M, Esmati E, Abiar Z, Moadabshoar L, Sandoughdaran S, Kamrava M, Amini A, Ghalehtaki R. PErspective and current status of Radiotherapy Service in IRan (PERSIR)-1 study: assessment of current external beam radiotherapy facilities, staff and techniques compared to the international guidelines. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:324. [PMID: 38459443 PMCID: PMC10921664 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12078-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Radiotherapy (RT) is an essential treatment modality against cancer and becoming even more in demand due to the anticipated increase in cancer incidence. Due to the rapid development of RT technologies amid financial challenges, we aimed to assess the available RT facilities and the issues with achieving health equity based on current equipment compared to the previous reports from Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS A survey arranged by the Iran Cancer Institute's Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC) was sent to all of the country's radiotherapy centers in 2022. Four components were retrieved: the reimbursement type, equipment, human resources, and patient load. To calculate the radiotherapy utilization rate (RUR), the Lancet Commission was used. The findings were compared with the previous national data. RESULTS Seventy-six active radiotherapy centers with 123 Linear accelerators (LINACs) were identified. The centers have been directed in three ways. 10 (20 LINACs), 36 (50 LINACs), and 30 centers (53 LINACs) were charity-, private-, and public-based, respectively. Four provinces had no centers. There was no active intraoperative radiotherapy machine despite its availability in 4 centers. One orthovoltage X-ray machine was active and 14 brachytherapy devices were treating patients. There were 344, 252, and 419 active radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy technologists, respectively. The ratio of LINAC and radiation oncologists to one million populations was 1.68 and 4.10, respectively. Since 2017, 35±5 radiation oncology residents have been trained each year. CONCLUSION There has been a notable growth in RT facilities since the previous reports and Iran's situation is currently acceptable among LMICs. However, there is an urgent need to improve the distribution of the RT infrastructure and provide more facilities that can deliver advanced techniques.
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- Arefeh Saeedian
- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, IKHC, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, IKHC, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, IKHC, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Radio-Oncology Ward, Cancer Institute, Keshavarz Blvd, Qarib Street, Tehran, Iran.
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Jahani M, Esmaeili R, Abbasi M, Nikbakht H, Azarbakhsh H, Roshandel G, Delavari S, Shojaie L, Mahmoudi G. Burden of upper gastrointestinal cancers in the east of Golestan province (Golestan cohort study). Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2024; 7:e2001. [PMID: 38433617 PMCID: PMC10910303 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.2001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancers, especially Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers (UGCs), pose a substantial burden on society, particularly in developing nations. Golestan province, Iran, is known for its high UGC rates globally. AIMS This study delves into the disease burden of UGCs in the eastern part of Golestan province. METHODS AND RESULTS This study was conducted using the results of the Golestan cohort study. 2711 patients participating in this cohort, who visited Atrak Clinic during 2001-2020, participated in this study. After excluding patients with incomplete records, 2481 patients were included in the study. To compute the metrics of years of life lost (YLL), years of life lived with disability (YLD), and disability-adjusted life years (DALY), we utilized the World Health Organization's standard life table, stratified by age and gender. The majority of UGC patients in our study were married (81.8%), had limited formal education (82.6%), and were predominantly male (61.1%). A substantial proportion resided in suburban areas (85.8%), and over half of the patients (52%) reported a history of drug addiction. The mean age at diagnosis for men was 65.76 years with a standard deviation of 11.34, while for women, it was 64.38 years with a standard deviation of 11.66. Regarding disease impact, YLL, YLD, and DALY for men were 21 240, 1956, and 23 196 (307.8 per 100 000), respectively. For women, these figures were 15 609 for YLL, 1367 for YLD, and 16 976 (223.1 per 100 000) for DALY. CONCLUSION After the increasing trend of the burden of UGCs in Golestan province in the early years of the study, this rate has been decreasing in recent years. Effective strategies necessitate collaborative efforts across various sectors to alleviate this burden, focusing on preventive measures, timely diagnosis, and well-coordinated therapeutic interventions.
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- Mohammad‐Ali Jahani
- Social Determinants of Health Research CenterHealth Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesBabolIran
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- Health Services ManagementGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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- Department of Health Economics and ManagementSchool of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research CenterHealth Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesBabolIran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and HepatologyGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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- Institute for the Developing Mind, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Division of GI/Liver, Department of MedicineKeck school of Medicine, University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Hospital administration Research Center, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad UniversitySariIran
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Faramarzi S, Kiani B, Faramarzi S, Firouraghi N. Cancer patterns in Iran: a gender-specific spatial modelling of cancer incidence during 2014-2017. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:191. [PMID: 38342916 PMCID: PMC10860283 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-11940-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer is a significant public health concern and the second leading cause of death. This study aims to visualize spatial patterns of top common cancer types and identify high-risk and low-risk counties for these cancers in Iran from 2014 to 2017. METHODS In this study, we analyzed 482,229 newly diagnosed cancer cases recorded by the Iranian National Population-Based Cancer Registry from 2014 to 2017. We employed a purely spatial scanning model and local Moran I analysis to explore spatial patterns across Iran. RESULTS Approximately 53% of all cases were male. The average age of cancer diagnosis was 62.58 ± 17.42 years for males and 56.11 ± 17.33years for females. Stomach cancer was the most common cancer in men. The northern and northwestern regions of Iran were identified as high-risk areas for stomach cancer in both genders, with a relative risk (RR) ranging from 1.26 to 2.64 in males and 1.19 to 3.32 in females. These areas recognized as high-risk areas for trachea, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer specifically in males (RR:1.15-2.02). Central regions of Iran were identified as high-risk areas for non-melanoma skin cancers in both genders, ranking as the second most common cancer (RR:1.18-5.93 in males and 1.24-5.38 in females). Furthermore, bladder cancer in males (RR:1.32-2.77) and thyroid cancer in females (RR:1.88-3.10) showed concentration in the central part of Iran. Breast cancer, being the most common cancer among women (RR:1.23-5.54), exhibited concentration in the northern regions of the country. Also, northern regions of Iran were identified as high-risk clusters for colon cancer (RR:1.31-3.31 in males and 1.33-4.13 in females), and prostate cancer in males (RR:1.22-2.31). Brain, nervous system cancer, ranked sixth among women (RR:1.26-5.25) in central areas. CONCLUSIONS The study's revelations on the spatial patterns of common cancer incidence in Iran provide crucial insights into the distribution and trends of these diseases. The identification of high-risk areas equips policymakers with valuable information to tailor targeted screening programs, facilitating early diagnosis and effective disease control strategies.
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- Sharareh Faramarzi
- Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Health Information Management School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Hadavandsiri F, Allahqoli L, Rahimi Y, Salehiniya H, Ghazanfari Savadkoohi E, Akbari ME. Cancer incidence in Iran in 2016: A study based on the Iranian National Cancer Registry. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2024; 7:e1967. [PMID: 38148563 PMCID: PMC10850001 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.1967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer poses an escalating public health challenge, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of cancer incidence to formulate effective control strategies. AIMS This study aims to present a comprehensive overview of cancer incidence in Iran, utilizing data from the Iranian National Population-based Cancer Registry (INPCR) for the year 2016. METHODS The study employed INPCR data to compute crude and age-standardized incidence rates (ASR) per 100 000 for the most common cancers among men and women across Iran's 31 provinces. Data analysis utilized Excel (2019) and STATA 14. RESULTS In 2016, 124 833 new cancer cases were registered, with 65 495 (52.90%) occurring in men and 58 312 (47.10%) in women. ASRs for all cancers in the total population were 177.48, with specific rates for men and women at 192.96 and 162.33, respectively. The five most common cancers in men were prostate (23.25), stomach (21.56), colon (19.30), bladder (16.20), and lung (13.15). Among women, the leading cancers were breast (40.60), colon (14.64), thyroid (10.84), stomach (10.25), and lung (5.63). West Azarbaijan had the highest incidence among men, while Yazd topped the list for women. Age-specific incidence rates revealed peaks in the 67-74 age group for men and the 40-50 age group for women. CONCLUSION This study affirms that while Iran exhibits a lower cancer incidence compared to global averages, there has been a temporal increase. Disparities in ASR exist across sexes and provinces, with shifts in the ranking of common cancers by sex compared to previous reports.
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- Student Research Committee, School of Public Health and SafetyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research CenterBirjand University of Medical SciencesBirjandIran
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- Department of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical SciencesShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Bahrami M, Nasiri A. Behind the scenes of caregiving in patients with advanced cancer: A qualitative study on family caregivers. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2024; 11:100330. [PMID: 38179137 PMCID: PMC10764250 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Objective Family caregivers may have concerns that they do not want to disclose to others. This study aims to delve into the concealed facets of care provided by family caregivers to patients with advanced cancer. Methods A qualitative approach was conducted in Iran from June 2022 to February 2023. Face-to-face, in-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out with 16 Iranian family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer, employing purposive sampling. The gathered data were analyzed using conventional content analysis, and Lincoln and Guba's criteria for rigor were applied to ensure the study's trustworthiness. Results The analysis of the data resulted in the identification of three main themes with nine subthemes. The key themes derived from the experiences of family caregivers encompassed (1) chaotic mentalities, (2) troubling interdependence, and (3) desperational emotions. Conclusions Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer commonly experience a highly fragile psychological state and are profoundly impacted by their concerns for the patient. Healthcare systems should prioritize ensuring that caregivers receive sufficient support and care.
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- Mahnaz Bahrami
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Gholami Chahkand MS, Esmaeilpour Moallem F, Ghasemi-Kebria F, Malekzadeh R, Roshandel G, Taher M. Descriptive Epidemiology of Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers in Iran, 2014-2018. Middle East J Dig Dis 2024; 16:28-33. [PMID: 39050103 PMCID: PMC11264827 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2024.365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Background We aim to present incidence rates and geographical distribution of most common early-onset gastrointestinal cancers (EOGICs), including early-onset esophageal cancer (EOEC), gastric cancer (EOGC) and colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in Iran, 2014-2018. Methods Data on new cases of EOEC, EOGC and EOCRC were obtained from publicly available annual reports of the Iranian National Population-based Cancer Registry (INPCR). Incidence rates were calculated using the population data available from the Statistical center of Iran. We considered the World standard population for calculation of age-standardized incidence rates (ASR). We also calculated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for ASR. All rates are presented per 100000 person-years. Results Overall, 19,679 new cases of EOGIC were registered by the INPCR between 2014 and 2018. The ASRs (95% CI) of EOEC, EOGC and EOCRC were 0.49 (95% CI: 0.47-0.51), 1.67 (1.63-1.71), and 3.07 (3.01-3.13) per 100,000 person-years, respectively. Our findings indicate decreasing and constant trends in the ASR of EOEC and EOGC during the study period, 2014-2018. There was an increasing trend in the ASR of EOCRC. We also found geographical disparities in the incidence rates of EOGICs across provinces of Iran, suggesting the highest ASRs of EOEC in Golestan (1.3), EOGC in Ilam (2.99) and EOCRC in Ilam (4.49). Conclusion Our findings suggested that the incidence rate of EOCRC is consistently increasing. We also found variations in the incidence of EOGICs among different provinces. Further investigations are recommended to clarify the time trends and risk factors of EOGICs in Iran.
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Liver Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Zafari A, Mehdizadeh P, Bahadori M, Dopeykar N, Teymourzadeh E, Ravangard R. Estimating the Costs of End-of-Life Care in Patients With Advanced Cancer From the Perspective of an Insurance Organization: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran. Value Health Reg Issues 2023; 41:7-14. [PMID: 38154367 DOI: 10.1016/j.vhri.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Cancers are significant medical conditions that contribute to the rising costs of healthcare systems and chronic diseases. This study aimed to estimate the average costs of medical services provided to patients with advanced cancers at the end of life (EOL). METHODS We analyzed data from the Sata insurance claim database and the Health Information System of Baqiyatallah hospital in Iran. The study included all adult decedents who had advanced cancer without comorbidities, died between March 2020 and September 2020, and had a history of hospitalization in the hospital. We calculated the average total cost of healthcare services per patient during the EOL period, including both cancer-related and noncancer-related costs. RESULTS A total of 220 patients met the inclusion criteria. The average duration of the EOL period for these patients was 178 days, with an average total cost of $8278 (SD $5698) for men and $9396 (SD $6593) for women. Cancer-related costs accounted for 64.42% of the total costs, including inpatient and outpatient services. Among these costs, hospitalization was the primary cost driver and had the greatest impact on EOL costs. This observation was supported by the multiple linear regression model, which suggested that hospitalization in the final days of life could potentially drive costs in these patients. Notably, no specialized palliative care was provided to the patients included in this study. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrate that there is a significant rise in costs of care in patients receiving routine cancer care rather than optimized EOL care.
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- Ali Zafari
- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Tehran Province, Tehran
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- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Tehran Province, Tehran
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- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Tehran Province, Tehran.
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- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Tehran Province, Tehran
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- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Tehran Province, Tehran
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- Health Human Resources Research Centre, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Fars Province, Shiraz
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Mohammadzadeh M, Bahrami A, Abdi F, Ghafouri-Taleghani F, Paydareh A, Jalali S, Heidari Z, Rashidkhani B. Dietary Diabetes Risk Reduction Score (DDRRS) and Breast Cancer Risk: A Case-Control Study in Iran. Nutr Cancer 2023; 76:106-113. [PMID: 37986034 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2023.2281025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Given the role of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance in tumor initiation, we hypothesized that following a diet that reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes could also reduce the risk of breast cancer. Herein, we conducted a case-control study to investigate the association between dietary diabetes risk reduction score and breast cancer risk in Iranian women. METHOD We recruited 136 newly diagnosed cases and 272 age-matched hospitalized controls from referral hospitals. A valid and reliable 168-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to collect the data on dietary intake. We used Multivariate Logistic regression to assess the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) of breast cancer by the dietary diabetes risk reduction score tertiles. RESULTS After adjusting for confounding variables, no association was seen between dietary diabetes risk reduction score and breast cancer risk (OR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.37-1.14). However, after stratification by menopausal status, a decreased risk was observed between adherence to dietary diabetes risk reduction score and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal individuals (OR = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.19-0.99). CONCLUSION The present study states that there is no significant relationship between the dietary diabetes risk reduction score and the risk of breast cancer. However, adherence to dietary diabetes risk reduction score could have a preventive role for breast cancer among postmenopausal women.
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- Milad Mohammadzadeh
- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Colombia Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nemati S, Mohebbi E, Toorang F, Hadji M, Hosseini B, Saeedi E, Abdi S, Nahvijou A, Kamangar F, Roshandel G, Ghanbari Motlagh A, Pourshams A, Poustchi H, Haghdoost AA, Najafi F, Sheikh M, Malekzadeh R, Zendehdel K. Population attributable proportion and number of cancer cases attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors in Iran in 2020. Int J Cancer 2023; 153:1758-1765. [PMID: 37548110 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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In the current study, we aimed to calculate the fraction of cancer attributable to modifiable risk factors in Iran in 2020. Population attributable fractions (PAFs) were calculated for established cancer risk factors using three data sources: the national cancer incidence reports, relative risks extracted from global and national meta-analyses, and exposure prevalence from national/subnational population-based surveys. In addition to overall cancers, the PAFs were estimated separately for each cancer site among men and women. Overall, 32.6% of cancers in 2020 in Iran were attributable to known risk factors. The PAF in men (40.2%) was twice as high as in women (21.1%). Cigarette smoking (15.4%), being overweight (5.0%), opium use (3.9%) and H. pylori infection (3.8%) were the leading causes of cancers. For men, the highest PAFs belonged to cigarette smoking (26.3%), opium use (6.8%) and being overweight (3.1%), while for women, the highest PAFs belonged to being overweight (7.2%), H. pylori infection (2.7%) and cigarette smoking (2.7%). Among Iranian men and women, the PAFs of waterpipe smoking were 2% and 0.9%, respectively. A third of incident cancers in Iran are due to modifiable exposures, mainly cigarette smoking, being overweight, and H. pylori infection. Opium consumption and waterpipe smoking collectively accounted for 8.8% of cancer occurrence in men and 1.3% in women in Iran. These emerging risk factors should be taken into consideration in future PAF studies.
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- Saeed Nemati
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), Lyon, France
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- Biostatistics Research Group, Department of Health Science, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Modeling in Health, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), Genomic Epidemiology Branch, Lyon, France
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Shahmari M, Nikbakht Nasrabadi A, Rezaie E, Dashti S, Nasiri E, Zare L. Lived experiences of young adults facing a recent diagnosis of cancer: A phenomenological study. Health Expect 2023; 26:1874-1882. [PMID: 37332133 PMCID: PMC10485348 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Young adulthood is a period of prosperity and freshness characterized by developmental achievement, which can be inhibited by various diseases such as cancer. Typically considered a terminal disease, if diagnosed in young adulthood, cancer may trigger a tremendous psychosomatic shock. The nature of facing a recent cancer diagnosis affects the whole coping process. Addressing young adults' experiences at the confirmation point of cancer diagnosis will facilitate supporting them through the early recognition of probable problems in the future. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyse the lived experiences of young adults facing a recent cancer diagnosis. METHODS This qualitative study adopted an interpretive phenomenology design. In this study, 12 patients (with an age range of 20-40) were selected using the purposive sampling method. Data collection was done through in-depth, semistructured interviews. The data were analysed following the method proposed by Diekelmann et al. FINDINGS: Three main themes and nine subthemes were extracted from the data: (1) spiritual detachment and then acceptance through spirituality in the form of denial and then forced acceptance, sense of guilt and spiritual help-seeking, and anger towards God and then humbleness, (2) the shock of facing an extraordinary life shaped by disturbed role-play and unusual lifestyle, (3) anticipatory anxiety concerning the sense of rejection, negative perspective towards future, inability to afford the costs and worries about the future of the family members. CONCLUSION This was the first study providing significant insights into the experiences of young adults facing a recent cancer diagnosis. The diagnosis of cancer can shadow all aspects of young adults' lives. The findings of the present study empower healthcare professionals to provide newly diagnosed young adults with appropriate health services. PATIENT CONTRIBUTIONS To identify and recruit the participants, we explained the objectives of the present study to the unit managers either by phone or in person. The participants were approached and interviewed by three authors. Participation was voluntary and the participants received no financial contribution for their time.
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- Mehraban Shahmari
- Department of Medical‐Surgical, School of Nursing and MidwiferyArdabil University of Medical SciencesArdabilIran
- USERN CARE (TUMS) Office, School of Nursing and MidwiferyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Hematology Department, Imam Khomeini HospitalArdabil University of Medical SciencesArdabilIran
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- Health Education and Promotion Department, Faculty of HealthTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
- Department of NursingIslamic Azad UniversityArdabilIran
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyArdabil University of Medical SciencesArdabilIran
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- Department of Medical‐Surgical, School of Nursing and MidwiferyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Ghasemi-Kebria F, Jafari-Delouie N, Semnani S, Fazel A, Etemadi A, Norouzi A, Khandoozi R, Besharat S, Shokouhifar N, Mirkarimi H, Sedaghat S, Mansoury M, Mehrjerdian M, Weiderpass E, Roshandel G, Bray F, Malekzadeh R. Colorectal cancer incidence trends in Golestan, Iran: An age-period-cohort analysis 2004-2018. Cancer Epidemiol 2023; 86:102415. [PMID: 37442047 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2023.102415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND We investigated the effects of factors including age, birth year (cohort) and diagnosis year (period) on colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence trends in Golestan, Northeast of Iran, 2004-2018. METHODS We obtained data on incidence cases of CRC from the Golestan Population-based Cancer Registry by sex and area of residence (urban/rural). Age-standardized incidence rates (ASRs) were calculated using the World standard population and presented per 100,000 person-years. We calculated the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) with 95 % confidence intervals (95 % CI) fitted age-period-cohort (APC) models to assess non-linear period and cohort effects as incidence rate ratios (IRRs). RESULTS Overall, 2839 new cases of CRC (ASR = 13.7) were registered in the GPCR over 2004-2018. Our findings suggested significantly increasing trends in CRC incidence rates from 2004 to 2018 (EAPC = 3.7; 95%CI: 0.4, 7.1), with the greatest changes occurring in rural women (EAPC= 4.7; 95%CI: 0.4, 9.2). We observed a strong cohort effect with a consistent increase in the IRR across successive birth cohorts, starting with the oldest birth cohort (1924) (IRR= 0.1 versus the reference birth cohort of 1955) through to the most recent cohort born in 1983 (IRR= 1.9). The largest cohort effects were found among rural females (IRR = 0.0, and IRR = 2.5 for the oldest and the youngest birth cohorts vs. the reference birth cohort, respectively). CONCLUSION The increasing trends in CRC rates in Golestan are largely driven by generational changes in exposure to underlying risk factors. Further investigations are warranted to deliver effective prevention strategies for the control of CRC in Golestan.
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- Fatemeh Ghasemi-Kebria
- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Office of the Statistics and Information Technology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Office of the Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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- Cancer Surveillance Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization (WHO), Lyon, France.
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Olyani S, Ebrahimipour H, Mahdizadeh Taraghdari M, Jamali J, Peyman N. Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Related Factors Among Adults Attending Primary Healthcare in North-Eastern of Iran: A Cross-sectional Study. J Res Health Sci 2023; 23:e00589. [PMID: 38315904 PMCID: PMC10660502 DOI: 10.34172/jrhs.2023.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer in Iran. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness regarding CRC warning signs, risk factors, screening program, and related factors among adults in North-Eastern Iran. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. METHODS The multi-stage sampling method was used to survey 2614 participants attending primary healthcare centers in Mashhad, Iran. The data collection tools were the demographics section and Bowel/ CRC Awareness Measure (Bowel/Colorectal CAM). The data were analyzed by SPSS, version 25. The significance level of the data analysis was less than 0.05. RESULTS Mean awareness for CRC warning signs and CRC risk factors were 2.85±2.13 and 3.63±1.85, respectively. Most participants (97.2%) had no awareness of the CRC screening program. There was a significant association between marital status, education, job, income, and family history of CRC with awareness of warning signs (P<0.001); moreover, there was a significant association between age, education, job, income, and family history of CRC with awareness of risk factors (P<0.001). The results of logistic regression indicated that there was a significant association between age (P=0.022, OR=1.794, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.087, 2.962), gender (P=0.005, OR=0.488, 95% CI: 0.296, 0.803) and warning sign awareness (P<0.001, OR=1.278, 95% CI: 1.124, 1.454) with awareness of the CRC screening program. CONCLUSION In this study, most of the participants had low awareness of CRC. More aimed educational interventions are needed to promote Iranian adults' awareness of CRC.
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- Samira Olyani
- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Health Economic and Management Sciences, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Shahmoradi L, Mahdavi N, Saffar H, Ghalehtaki R, Shirkhoda M, Motiee-Langroudi M, Fard MJK, Rezayi S, Esmaeeli E. Dos and don'ts in designing a computerized oral and lip squamous cell cancer registry. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1010. [PMID: 37726768 PMCID: PMC10510180 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09860-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the last ten years, many countries have started to develop constructive systems for registering common diseases and cancers. In this research, we intended to determine and identify the minimum data set (MDS) required for the design of the oral and lip squamous cell cancer registration system in Iran. METHODS AND MATERIAL At first, primary information elements related to disease registries were extracted using scientific papers published in reliable databases. After reviewing the books, related main guidelines, and 42 valid articles, the initial draft of a researcher-made questionnaire was compiled. To validate the questionnaire, two focus group meetings were held with 29 expert panel members. The final version of this questionnaire was prepared by extracting different questions and categories and receiving numerous pieces of feedback from specialists. Lastly, a final survey was conducted by the experts who were present at the previous stage. RESULTS Out of 29 experts participating in the study, 17 (58.62%) were men and 12 (40.37%) were women. The age range of experts varies from 34 to 58 years. One hundred-fourteen items, which are divided into ten main parts, were considered the main information elements of the registry design. The main minimum data sets have pertained to the demographic and clinical information of the patient, information related to the consumed drugs, initial diagnostic evaluations of the patient, biopsy, tumor staging at the time of diagnosis, clinical characteristics of the tumor, surgery, histopathological characteristics of the tumor, pathologic stage classification, radiotherapy details, follow-up information, and disease registry capabilities. The distinctive characteristics of the oral and lip squamous cell cancer registry systems, such as the title of the disease registration programme, the population being studied, the geographic extent of the registration, its primary goals, the definition of the condition, the technique of diagnosis, and the kind of registration, are all included in a model. CONCLUSION The benefits of designing and implementing disease registries can include timely access to medical records, registration of information related to patient care and follow-up of patients, the existence of standard forms and the existence of standard information elements, and the existence of an integrated information system at the country level.
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- Leila Shahmoradi
- Health Information Management and Medical Informatics Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of oral and maxillofacial pathology, School of dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Cancer institute, Imam Khomeini hospital complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center, Cancer Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Information Management and Medical Informatics Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Health Information Management and Medical Informatics Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Pourhabibi-Zarandi F, Kahrizsangi MA, Eskandarzadeh S, Mansouri F, Vali M, Jalali S, Heidari Z, Shateri Z, Nouri M, Rashidkhani B. Dietary quality index and the risk of breast cancer: a case-control study. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:469. [PMID: 37658410 PMCID: PMC10474712 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02588-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diet quality is a significant determinant in the etiology of breast cancer (BrCa), but further studies are required to explore this relationship. Therefore, we tried to assess if diet quality, assessed using the Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I), was related to BrCa among the Iranian population. METHODS In the present case-control research, 134 women with a recent diagnosis of BrCa and 267 without BrCa were selected as case and control groups. Individual food intake data from a food frequency questionnaire was used to compute DQI-I. Also, the multivariable logistic regression models were utilized to evaluate the association between DQI-I and BrCa odds . RESULTS We found a significant association between the last tertile of DQI-I and BrCa odds in the fully adjusted model (odds ratio (OR) = 0.30; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.15-0.56). The subgroup analysis based on menopausal status also showed a significant decrease in BrCa odds in pre-and post-menopausal women (pre-menopausal: OR = 0.27; 95% CI: 0.10-0.70 - post-menopausal status: OR = 0.35; 95% CI: 0.13-0.92). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicated that a higher DQI-I score was related to a lower chance of BrCa. According to our research, a healthy diet pattern is crucial for BrCa prevention.
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- Fatemeh Pourhabibi-Zarandi
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Human Nutrition, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Nemati S, Saeedi E, Lotfi F, Nahvijou A, Pirnejad H, Cheraghi M, Rezaeianzadeh A, Dolatkhah R, Bazarafshan A, Golpazir A, Yaghoobi-Ashrafi M, Abdi S, Alvand S, Ravankhah Z, Mohebbi E, Khosravi A, Etemadi A, Sheikh M, Roshandel G, Ghanbari-Motlagh A, Partovipour E, Najafi F, Malekzadeh R, Mohagheghi MA, Zendehdel K. Regional disparities in cancer survival in Iran: Insight from a National Surveillance of Cancer Survival in Iran (IRANCANSURV). Cancer Epidemiol 2023; 85:102378. [PMID: 37229955 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2023.102378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate geographical disparity in cancer survival in 9 provincial population-based cancer registries in Iran from 2015 to 2016. MATERIAL AND METHOD In the current study, data from 90,862 adult patients (aged >15 years) diagnosed with cancer were retrieved from 9 population-based cancer registries across Iran. Five-year survival rates were estimated by applying relative survival approaches. We also applied the international cancer survival standard weights for age standardization. Finally, we calculated the excess hazard ratio (EHR) for each province adjusted for age, sex, and cancer sites to estimate the excess hazard ratio of mortality compared to the capital province (Tehran). RESULTS The largest gap in survival was observed in more curable cancer types, including melanoma (41.4%), ovary (32.3%), cervix (35.0%), prostate (26.7%), and rectum (21.4%), while the observed geographical disparity in lethal cancers such as lung, brain, stomach, and pancreas was less than 15%. Compared to Tehran, we found the highest excess hazard of death in Western Azerbaijan (EHR=1.60, 95% CI 1.51, 1.65), Kermanshah (EHR=1.52, 95% CI=1.44, 1.61), and Kerman (EHR=1.46, 95% CI=1.38, 1.53). The hazard ratio of death was almost identical in Isfahan (EHR=1.04, 95% CI=1.03, 1.06) and Tehran provinces. CONCLUSION Provinces with higher HDI had better survival rates. IRANCANSURV study showed regional disparities in cancer survival in Iran. Cancer patients in provinces with a higher Human Development Index (HDI) had a higher survival rate and lived longer compared to the patients in provinces with medium and low HDI regions.
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- Saeed Nemati
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Biostatistics Research Group, Department of Health Science, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Patient Safety Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Registry Section, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO collaborating Center for HIV, Institute for Futures studies in Health, Kerman Cancer Registry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Kermanshah Cancer Registry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, N. Kargar St, Tehran, Iran
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- Esfahan Cancer Registry, Esfahan University of Medical Sciences, Esfahan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Pathology and Stem Cell Research Center, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Deputy of Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USA
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), Genomic Epidemiology Branch, Lyon, France
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shaheed Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian National Population-Based Cancer Registry Secretariat, Cancer Office, Deputy of Health, Ministry of Health, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Gholamalizadeh M, Jonoush M, Mobarakeh KA, Amjadi A, Alami F, Valisoltani N, Askarpour SA, Azizi-Tabesh G, Mohammadian MK, Akbari ME, Rajabibazl M, Alemrajabi M, Poodineh J, Sadeghi H, Hosseinzadeh P, Dahka SM, Badeli M, Jarrahi SAM, Doaei S. The effects of FTO gene rs9939609 polymorphism on the association between colorectal cancer and dietary intake. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1215559. [PMID: 37545585 PMCID: PMC10399810 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1215559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background FTO gene is associated with obesity, dietary intake, and the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, patients with colorectal cancer were assessed for the interactions between FTO gene polymorphisms and dietary intake. Methods This case-control study was carried out on 450 participants aged 35-70 years including 150 patients with colorectal cancer and 300 healthy controls. Blood samples were collected in order to extract DNA and genotyping of FTO gene for rs9939609 polymorphism. A validated 168-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and the Nutritionist-IV software were used to assess dietary intake. Results In the participants with the TT genotype of FTO rs9939609 polymorphism, CRC risk was significantly associated with higher intake of dietary fat (OR:1.87 CI95%:1.76-1.99, p = 0.04), vitamin B3 (OR:1.20 CI95%:1.08-1.65, p = 0.04), and vitamin C (OR:1.06 CI95%:1.03-1.15, p = 0.04) and lower intake of β-carotene (OR:0.98 CI95%:0.97-0.99, p = 0.03), vitamin E (OR:0.77 CI95%:0.62-0.95, p = 0.02), vitamin B1 (OR:0.15 CI95%:0.04-0.50, p < 0.01), and biotin (OR:0.72 CI95%:0.0.57-0.92, p = 0.01). No significant association was found between CRC and dietary intake in carriers of AA/AT genotypes after adjustments for the confounders. Conclusion CRC risk may be decreased by β-carotene, vitamins E, B1, and biotin only in those without the risk allele of the FTO gene. The association of CRC and diet may be influenced by FTO genotype. Further studies are warranted.
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- Maryam Gholamalizadeh
- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition. School of Nutrition Science and Dietetics. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Food Safety and Hygiene, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Genomic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center (CRDC), Firoozgar Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Genomic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center (GLDRC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Urmia University of Medical Science, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bagheri S, Barkhordari-Sharifabad M. Translation and psychometric validation of the Persian version of palliative care attitudes scale in cancer patients. BMC Palliat Care 2023; 22:95. [PMID: 37460923 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-023-01223-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION To improve cancer patients' quality of life, palliative care is necessary. The growth of palliative care, along with the assistance of the government and the collaboration of specialists, also relies on the knowledge and attitude of people. In Iran, there is no tool available to gauge patient attitudes about palliative treatment. The Persian version of the Palliative Care Attitude Scale (PCAS-9) was translated and psychometrically validated in this research among cancer patients. METHODS This methodological study was conducted in two stages: translation stage and psychometric validation stage. The method of translation was based on that proposed by Polit and Yang. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the scale's face and content validity were investigated. 162 cancer patients who required palliative care based on expert diagnosis participated in the confirmatory factor analysis to establish construct validity. Stability and internal consistency provided evidence of reliability. The data was examined using SPSS18 and AMOS. RESULTS The "Palliative Care Attitudes Scale" translated well across cultures. Validity on both the face and the content was acceptable. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed a good fit for the original three-factor structure. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was equal to 0.89, while the internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) reliability of the whole scale was equal to 0.77. CONCLUSIONS Persian version of the "Palliative Care Attitudes Scale" was acceptable and adequate in cancer patients. Using this tool makes it easier to assess how patients feel about receiving palliative care and how well training sessions are working to change patients' views.
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- Sajjad Bagheri
- Department of Nursing, School of Medical Sciences, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran
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Sadeghi A, Asadzadeh Aghdaei H, Khalafi MA, Nazemalhosseini-Mojarad E, Ketabi Moghadam P, Sohrabi MR. The impact of COVID-19 on national program of colorectal cancer screening in Tehran, Iran: a multicenter study. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:627. [PMID: 37407931 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11111-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of the healthcare system, including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation of diseases and health education; access to essential therapies; allocation of finance & facilities to health issues, and governance of diseases, including COVID-19 and other diseases. Consequently, the burden of COVID-19 was not only attributable to the multiorgan involvement and detailed presentation of the disease but also to the inadequate management of other diseases resulting from the exclusive allocation of resources and medical personnel to the pandemic crisis. Over the mentioned period, one observed deficiency was the lack of public and official favor for conventional screening protocols. To this end, this study aims to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening protocols at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, in an effort to identify individuals at risk for CRC and provide them with intensive screening and therapy. METHODS This is an observational study comparing the number of candidates for CRC screening referred to primary, secondary, and tertiary health-care centers under supervision of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran in a 2-year interval before and after COVID-19 pandemics. Patients with intermediate- and high-risk criteria for colorectal cancer were included in the study and were screened by fecal immunochemical test. Patients with positive or indeterminate fecal test results were further evaluated with colonoscopy in research institute for gastroenterology and liver diseases where is a tertiary referral center for CRC screening. Finally, the decrease percentage of screening tests and endoscopic findings during the pandemic period compared to pre-pandemic period was calculated and interpreted. RESULTS A significant decrease in the number of performed fecal immunochemical tests (FITs), referred positive FITs, and referred patients with positive alarm signs to the Research Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD) center inevitably led to a considerable decrease in the number of endoscopic findings, including high-risk adenomas, sessile serrated polyps, and even early-stage colorectal cancers (CRCs). CONCLUSION The disruption of screening protocols caused by the COVID-19 pandemic appears to increase the number of patients with high-grade and end-stage CRCs referred in the near future.
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- Amir Sadeghi
- Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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- Community Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran
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Ghasemi-Kebria F, Semnani S, Fazel A, Etemadi A, Amiriani T, Naeimi-Tabiei M, Hasanpour-Heidari S, Salamat F, Jafari-Delouie N, Sedaghat S, Sadeghzadeh H, Akbari M, Mehrjerdian M, Weiderpass E, Roshandel G, Bray F, Malekzadeh R. Esophageal and gastric cancer incidence trends in Golestan, Iran: An age-period-cohort analysis 2004 to 2018. Int J Cancer 2023; 153:73-82. [PMID: 36943026 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Golestan province in the northeast of Iran is part of the Asian esophageal cancer belt and is known as a high-risk area for esophageal (EC) and gastric cancers (GC). Data on incident cases of EC and GC during 2004 to 2018 were obtained from the Golestan Population-based Cancer Registry (GPCR). The age-standardized incidence rates (ASRs) were calculated and presented per 100 000 person-years. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were calculated. We also fitted age-period-cohort (APC) models to assess nonlinear period and cohort effects as incidence rate ratios (IRRs). Overall, 3004 new cases of EC (ASR = 15.7) and 3553 cases of GC (ASR = 18.3) were registered in the GPCR. We found significant decreasing trends in incidence rates of EC (EAPC = -5.0; 95% CI: -7.8 to -2.2) and less marked nonsignificant trends for GC (EAPC = -1.4; 95% CI: -4.0 to 1.4) during 2004 to 2018. There was a strong cohort effect for EC with a consistent decrease in the IRR across successive birth cohorts, starting with the oldest birth cohort (1924; IRR = 1.9 vs the reference birth cohort of 1947) through to the most recent cohort born in 1988 (IRR = 0.1). The marked declines in EC incidence rates in Golestan relate to generational changes in its underlying risk factors. Despite favorable trends, this population remains at high risk of both EC and GC. Further studies are warranted to measure the impact of the major risk factors on incidence with a view to designing effective preventative programs.
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- Fatemeh Ghasemi-Kebria
- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Deputy of Public Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Deputy of Treatment, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Office of the Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Surveillance Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization (WHO), Lyon, France
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rezaianzadeh A, Ghoddusi Johari M, Niazkar HR, Khosravizadegan Z, Monabati A, Shiraziyeganeh B. Cancer incidence in Southern Iran, 2015-2018: A population based study on cancer registry profile of Fars province. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1333. [PMID: 37305149 PMCID: PMC10248211 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Cancer registry profiles provide an insight into the trend of cancer in a specific region. The present study aimed to report the cancer incidence in Fars during 2015-2018, based on the cancer registry of Fars province. Methods The present population-based study electronically gathered new cancer patient's data from all pathology, radiology, radiotherapy, chemotherapy departments, and mortality data of Fars province. This electronic connection was first established in 2015, in Fars Cancer Registry database. After data gathering, all duplicated patients are removed from the database. The Fars Cancer Registry database includes data such as gender, age, cancer ICD-O code, and city from March 2015 to 2018. Furthermore, the death certificate only (DCO%) and microscopic verification (MV%) were calculated using SPSS software. Results A total of 34,451 patients with cancer were registered in the Fars Cancer Registry database during these 4 years. Among these patients, 51.9% (n = 17,866) were male, and 48.1% (n = 16,585) were female. Furthermore, the mean age of patients with cancer was about 57.3 ± 19 (60.50 ± 19 in males, 53.86 ± 18 in females). In men, prostate, skin (non-melanoma), bladder, colon and rectum, and stomach are the most common cancers. Also, in women, breast, skin (non-melanoma), thyroid gland, colon and rectum, and uterus were the most common cancers in the studied population. Conclusion Overall, breast, prostate, skin (non-melanoma), colon and rectum, and thyroid cancers were the most common cancers among the studied population. Healthcare decision-makers could make evidence-based policies to decrease cancer incidence based on the reported data.
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- Abbas Rezaianzadeh
- Colorectal Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Breast Diseases Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Cancer Surveillance, Deputy of HealthShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of PathologyShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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Rostami M, Yelghi O, Moghaddam ZK, Zeraatchi A, Rezaeejam H, Sadeghi A. Effectiveness of oral famotidine in reducing the hematologic complications of radiotherapy in patients with esophageal and cardia cancers: a randomized controlled trial. Radiat Oncol 2023; 18:83. [PMID: 37210511 DOI: 10.1186/s13014-023-02281-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemoradiotherapy complications has always been of great concern to both clinicians and patients during the course of treatment. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of oral famotidine on the reduction of hematologic complications of patients with esophageal and gastric cardia cancers undergoing radiotherapy. METHODS A single-blind controlled trial was conducted on 60 patients with esophageal and cardia cancers, who were undergoing chemoradiotherapy. Patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups with 30 patients to receive either 40 mg of oral famotidine (daily and 4 h before each session) or placebo. Complete blood count with differential, platelet counts, and hemoglobin levels were obtained weekly during treatment. The main outcome variables were lymphocytopenia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. RESULTS The findings indicated a significant effect of famotidine on reduction of thrombocytopenia among intervention group compared to control group (P < 0.0001). Even so, the effect of intervention was not significant for other outcome variables (All, P ≥ 0.05). The lymphocyte (P = 0.007) and platelet (P = 0.004) counts were also significantly greater in famotidine group in comparison with placebo group at the end of the study. CONCLUSION As evidenced by the findings of the current study, famotidine might be recommended as an effective radioprotective agent among patients with esophageal and gastric cardia cancers to prevent Leukocyte and platelet reduction to some extent. Trial registration This study was prospectively registered at irct.ir (Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials) with the code IRCT20170728035349N1, 2020-08-19.
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- Mina Rostami
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Vali-e-Asr Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Vali-e-Asr Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Valiasr-e-Asr Hospital, Ayatollah Mousavi Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Radiology Technology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Vali-e-Asr Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Balajam NZ, Mousavian AH, Sheidaei A, Gohari K, Tavangar SM, Ghanbari-Motlagh A, Ostovar A, Shafiee G, Heshmat R. The 15-year national trends of endocrine cancers incidence among Iranian men and women; 2005-2020. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7632. [PMID: 37164997 PMCID: PMC10172312 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34155-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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Cancer is one of the important health problems in Iran, which is considered as the third cause of death. Endocrine cancers are rare but mostly curable. Thyroid cancer, the most common endocrine tumors, includes about one percent of malignant cancer. In this study, we examined the 15-year national trend of endocrine cancer incidence in Iranian men and women. The data in each province were evaluated based on age, gender, and cancer type according to International Classification of Disease Codes version 10 (ICD-10) from 2005 to 2020 in Iran. All data were obtained from the reports of the Statistics Center of Iran (SCI), 6 phases of the step-by-step approach to monitoring the risk factors of chronic diseases over 18 years old (STEPs), and 3 periods of the CASPIAN study (survey of non-communicable diseases in childhood and adolescence). Statistical analyzes and graph generation were done using R statistical software. Poisson regression with mixed effects was used for data modeling and incidence rate estimation. The incidence of thyroid gland malignancy is higher in women than in men. On the other hand, the incidence of adrenal gland cancer is slightly higher in men than in women. The same pattern is observed for other endocrine neoplasms and related structures. The incidence rate of these types of cancers has generally increased from 2005 to 2020 in Iran. This increase is more in women than in men. In addition, in the middle of the country, there is a strong region in terms of the occurrence of these types of cancers. The incidence rate in these provinces is relatively higher for both sexes and all studied periods. We conducted a study to observe the changing trends for various types of endocrine cancers over 15 years in men and women. Considering the increasing trend of thyroid cancers in Iran, therefore, creating essential policies for the management of these types of cancers for prevention, rapid diagnosis, and, timely treatment is particularly important.
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- Narges Zargar Balajam
- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiotherapy, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Aryannejad A, Saeedi Moghaddam S, Mashinchi B, Tabary M, Rezaei N, Shahin S, Rezaei N, Naghavi M, Larijani B, Farzadfar F. National and subnational burden of female and male breast cancer and risk factors in Iran from 1990 to 2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019. Breast Cancer Res 2023; 25:47. [PMID: 37101247 PMCID: PMC10131337 DOI: 10.1186/s13058-023-01633-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most burdensome cancers worldwide. Despite advancements in diagnostic and treatment modalities, developing countries are still dealing with increasing burdens and existing disparities. This study provides estimates of BC burden and associated risk factors in Iran at the national and subnational levels over 30 years (1990-2019). METHODS Data on BC burden for Iran were retrieved from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study from 1990 to 2019. GBD estimation methods were applied to explore BC incidence, prevalence, deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and attributable burden to risk factors based on the GBD risk factors hierarchy. Moreover, decomposition analysis was performed to find the contribution of population growth, aging, and cause-specific incidence in the total incidence change. Age-standardized rates (per 100,000 population) and 95% uncertainty intervals (UI) were reported based on sex, age, and socio-demographic index (SDI). RESULTS Age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) increased from 18.8 (95% UI 15.3-24.1)/100,000 in 2019 to 34.0 (30.7-37.9)/100,000 in 2019 among females and from 0.2/100,000 (0.2-0.3) to 0.3/100,000 (0.3-0.4) among males. Age-standardized deaths rate (ASDR) increased slightly among females from 10.3 (8.2-13.6)/100,000 in 1990 to 11.9 (10.8-13.1)/100,000 in 2019 and remained almost the same among males-0.2/100,000 (0.1-0.2). Age-standardized DALYs rate also increased from 320.2 (265.4-405.4) to 368.7 (336.7-404.3) among females but decreased slightly in males from 4.5 (3.5-5.8) to 4.0 (3.5-4.5). Of the 417.6% increase in total incident cases from 1990-2019, 240.7% was related to cause-specific incidence. In both genders, the BC burden increased by age, including age groups under 50 before routine screening programs, and by SDI levels; the high and high-middle SDI regions had the highest BC burden in Iran. Based on the GBD risk factors hierarchy, high fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and alcohol were estimated to have the most and the least attributed DALYs for BC among females, respectively. CONCLUSIONS BC burden increased from 1990 to 2019 in both genders, and considerable discrepancies were found among different provinces and SDI quintiles in Iran. These increasing trends appeared to be associated with social and economic developments and changes in demographic factors. Improvements in registry systems and diagnostic capacities were also probably responsible for these growing trends. Raising general awareness and improving screening programs, early detection measures, and equitable access to healthcare systems might be the initial steps to tackle the increasing trends.
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- Armin Aryannejad
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second Floor, No.10, Jalal Al-E-Ahmad Highway, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran.
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Salimzadeh H, Sauvaget C, Delavari A, Sadeghi A, Amani M, Salimzadeh S, Karimi A, Ghanbari Motlagh A, Lucas E, Basu P, Malekzadeh R. Colorectal Cancer Screening Pilot Project in Tehran-Iran, a Feasibility Study. ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE 2023; 26:138-146. [PMID: 37543936 PMCID: PMC10685729 DOI: 10.34172/aim.2023.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in Iran, where there is no organised CRC-screening programme. This study aimed to evaluate feasibility of CRC screening using a qualitative fecal immunochemical test (FIT) among Iranian average-risk adults. METHODS In this feasibility study, 7039 individuals aged 50-75 years were invited by community health workers (CHWs) in southern Tehran and its suburban districts between April 2018 and November 2019. The CHWs performed a qualitative FIT with cut-off level 50 ng Hb/mL buffer and referred those with positive-FIT for colonoscopy to the endoscopy center of Shariati hospital in Tehran. Outcomes included acceptance rate, FIT positivity rate, colonoscopy compliance, detection rates and positive predictive values (PPVs) with 95% confidence interval for CRC and advanced adenomas (AAs). RESULTS Acceptance rate at initial invitation was 71.7%. From 4974 average-risk adults (1600 males and 3374 females) who were offered FIT, 96.8% (n=4813) provided valid samples, of whom 471 (9.8%) tested positive. Among FIT-positive participants, 150 (31.8%) underwent colonoscopy; CRC was detected in 2.0% (n=3) and adenomas in 27.3% (n=41). Detection rate of CRC and AAs per 1000-FIT-screened participants was 0.6 (0.1-1.8) [males: 0.7 (0.01-3.6), females: 0.6 (0.07-2.0)] and 4.2 (2.5-6.4) [males: 5.9 (2.6-11.0), females: 3.4 (1.7-6.0)], respectively. PPVs were 2.0% (0.4-5.7) for CRC and 13.3% (8.3-19.8) for AAs. There was no association between gender and the studied outcomes. CONCLUSION Our results partially support the feasibility of scaling up organized CRC-screening through the existing healthcare system in Iran; it remains to be discussed carefully to ensure the capacity of healthcare system for adequate colonoscopy services.
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- Hamideh Salimzadeh
- Digestive Oncology Research Centre, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Östra, 416 85, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372 Lyon CEDEX 08, France
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- Digestive Oncology Research Centre, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Centre, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Centre, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Centre, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372 Lyon CEDEX 08, France
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- Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372 Lyon CEDEX 08, France
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- Digestive Oncology Research Centre, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sheikh M, Roshandel G, McCormack V, Malekzadeh R. Current Status and Future Prospects for Esophageal Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:765. [PMID: 36765722 PMCID: PMC9913274 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Esophageal cancer (EC) is the ninth most common cancer and the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) are the two main histological subtypes with distinct epidemiological and clinical features. While the global incidence of ESCC is declining, the incidence of EAC is increasing in many countries. Decades of epidemiologic research have identified distinct environmental exposures for ESCC and EAC subtypes. Recent advances in understanding the genomic aspects of EC have advanced our understanding of EC causes and led to using specific genomic alterations in EC tumors as biomarkers for early diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this cancer. Nevertheless, the prognosis of EC is still poor, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20%. Currently, there are significant challenges for early detection and secondary prevention for both ESCC and EAC subtypes, but Cytosponge™ is shifting this position for EAC. Primary prevention remains the preferred strategy for reducing the global burden of EC. In this review, we will summarize recent advances, current status, and future prospects of the studies related to epidemiology, time trends, environmental risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment for both EC subtypes.
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- Mahdi Sheikh
- Genomic Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), 69007 Lyon, France
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan 49341-74515, Iran
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- Environment and Lifestyle Epidemiology Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), 69007 Lyon, France
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14117-13135, Iran
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Bordbar M, Jam N, Karimi M, Shahriari M, Zareifar S, Zekavat OR, Haghpanah S, Mottaghipisheh H. The survival of childhood leukemia: An 8-year single-center experience. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2023; 6:e1784. [PMID: 36700480 PMCID: PMC10075287 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.1784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The survival of childhood leukemia has improved. We aimed to report the survival rate and the associated factors in children with acute leukemia during an 8-year follow-up. AIMS This study investigates the 8-year survival rates of children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in Shiraz, the largest oncology center in Southern Iran. We also aimed to assess the independent factors associated with higher mortality in childhood leukemia. METHODS Children 0-18 years with acute leukemia were followed from 2013 to 2021 in Shiraz, Iran. The 8-year overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) rates were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Independent factors associated with survival were assessed by the Cox regression hazard modeling. RESULTS We included 786 children, with 43.5% female, and a mean age of 6.32 ± 4.62 years. Patients with AML compared to ALL experienced more relapse (34.6% vs. 22.5%, p = .01) and death (31.7% vs. 11.3%, p < .001). The cumulative 8-year OS and EFS were 81% (95% confidence interval (CI), 74.3% to 86.1%) and 68.3% (95% CI, 63.5% to 72.7%) in ALL patients and 63.5% (95% CI, 52.1% to 72.9%) and 43% (95% CI, 33.1% to 52.6%) in AML patients. Multivariable analysis revealed that hepatomegaly (hazard ratio = 4, 95% CI, 1.0 to 22.3, p = .05) was the main independent risk factor of death in ALL patients. No definite risk factor was defined for AML patients. CONCLUSION The survival of childhood leukemia has recently increased dramatically in low-middle income countries. Hepatomegaly was introduced as a potential risk factor for lower survival in ALL patients. Further multicenter studies are needed to confirm the validity of this association.
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- Pediatrics Department, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Marzban M, Mohebbi E, Haghdoost A, Aryaie M, Zahedi MJ, Khazaei Z, Gholizade M, Naghibzadeh-Tahami A. Opium Use and the Risk of Liver Cancer: A Case-Control Study. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2023; 16:29-35. [PMID: 36149933 DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-22-0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Limited evidence is available to acknowledge the association between opium use and liver cancer. In a case-control study, we recruited 117 cases of primary liver cancer (PLC) and 234 age and sex-matched neighborhood controls from 2016 to 2018. We calculated odds ratios (OR) for opium use and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), using conditional logistic regressions. Compared with non-users the adjusted OR (AOR, 95% CI) for opium use was 6.5 (95% CI, 2.87-13.44). Compared with people who had no history of use, a strong dose-response effect of opium use was observed by amount of use (AOR, 10.70; 95% CI, 3.92-28.70). Cumulative use of opium also indicated that using over 30 gr-year could increase the PLC risk dramatically (AOR, 11.0; 95% CI, 3.83-31.58). Those who used opium for more than 21 years were highly at risk of PLC (AOR, 11.66; 95% CI, 4.43-30.67). The observed associations were significant even among never tobacco smokers (including cigarette and water-pipe smoking). PREVENTION RELEVANCE The results of this study indicate that opium use dramatically increased the risk of liver cancer. Because opioids are increasing for medical and non-medical use globally; accordingly, severe health consequences such as liver cancer have to be investigated widely.
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- Maryam Marzban
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Bushehr University of Medical Science, Bushehr, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Pathology and Stem Cell Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Modeling in Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Nahavand School of Allied Medical Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Bagherzadeh R, Sohrabineghad R, Gharibi T, Mehboodi F, Vahedparast H. Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on rumination in patients with breast cancer. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:552. [PMID: 36575482 PMCID: PMC9795671 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-02124-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer has been a serious public health dilemma for women worldwide, with not only physical and social impairments but also psychological stress responses such as rumination. Rumination is a constant preoccupation with thoughts. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction training in lowering rumination among women diagnosed with breast cancer. METHOD This randomized controlled trial with a pretest, posttest, control group, and one-month follow-up design included 46 female breast cancer survivors, recruited from the clinics and hematology wards of Bushehr, Iran. The inclusion criterion was that at least three months should have passed since the last chemotherapy/radiotherapy. The participants were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received eight sessions of mindfulness-based stress reduction training. A demographic information form and a rumination questionnaire were used for data collection, and the participants completed the questionnaire in the pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages. Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, and repeated-measures ANOVA were used to analyze the data. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the rumination scores of the experimental group at three measurement stages. For the control group, the mean rumination scores on the posttest and follow-up were both significantly higher than on the pre-test (P < 0.001). The control group's mean follow-up rumination score was significantly higher than that of the post-test (P = 0.02). A comparison of the two groups adjusted for the baseline showed a significant difference between them in terms of the mean rumination score on the post-test (P = 0.01) and follow-up (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The experimental group was more successful in avoiding increased rumination than the control group, an ability that can be attributed to the effect of mindfulness training. The use of this method is recommended because it is non-invasive, non-pharmacological, free from complications, and can be easily performed by women. However, future studies should consider larger samples and long-term follow-ups.
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- Razieh Bagherzadeh
- grid.411832.d0000 0004 0417 4788Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- grid.411832.d0000 0004 0417 4788Department of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- grid.411832.d0000 0004 0417 4788Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- grid.411832.d0000 0004 0417 4788Department of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- grid.411832.d0000 0004 0417 4788Department of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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Nemati S, Saeedi E, Lotfi F, Nahvijou A, Mohebbi E, Ravankhah Z, Rezaeianzadeh A, Yaghoobi-Ashrafi M, Pirnejad H, Golpazir A, Dolatkhah R, Alvand S, Ahmadi-Tabatabaei SV, Cheraghi M, Weiderpass E, Bray F, Coleman MP, Etemadi A, Khosravi A, Najafi F, Mohagheghi MA, Roshandel G, Malekzadeh R, Zendehdel K. National surveillance of cancer survival in Iran (IRANCANSURV): Analysis of data of 15 cancer sites from nine population-based cancer registries. Int J Cancer 2022; 151:2128-2135. [PMID: 35869869 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Cancer survival is a key indicator for the national cancer control programs. However, survival data in the East Mediterranean region (EMR) are limited. We designed a national cancer survival study based on population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) from nine provinces in Iran. The current study reports 5-year net survival of 15 cancers in Iranian adults (15-99 years) during 2014 to 2015 in nine provinces of Iran. We used data linkages between the cancer registries and the causes of death registry and vital statistics and active follow-up approaches to ascertain the vital status of the patients. Five-year net survival was estimated through the relative survival analysis. We applied the international cancer survival standard weights for age standardization. Five-year survival was highest for prostate cancer (74.9%, 95% CI 73.0, 76.8), followed by breast (74.4%, 95% CI 72.50, 76.3), bladder (70.4%, 95% CI 69.0, 71.8) and cervix (65.2%, 95% CI 60.5, 69.6). Survival was below 25% for cancers of the pancreas, lung, liver, stomach and esophagus. Iranian cancer patients experience a relatively poor prognosis as compared to those in high-income countries. Implementation of early detection programs and improving the quality of care are required to improve the cancer survival among Iranian patients. Further studies are needed to monitor the outcomes of cancer patients in Iran and other EMR countries.
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- Saeed Nemati
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Biostatistics Research Group, Department of Health Science, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Esfahan Cancer Registry, Esfahan University of Medical Sciences, Esfahan, Iran
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- Patient Safety Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Kermanshah Cancer Registry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Liver and Pancreatobiliary Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Registry Section, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization, Lyon, France
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization, Lyon, France
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- Cancer Survival Group, Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Deputy of Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Safari H, Poder TG, Afshari S, Nahvijou A, Arab-Zozani M, Moradi N, Ameri H. Determination of a cost-effectiveness threshold for cancer interventions in Iran. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1039589. [PMID: 36578935 PMCID: PMC9791211 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1039589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background and objectives The estimation of a cost- Effectiveness (CE) threshold from the perspective of those who have experienced a life-threatening disease can provide empirical evidence for health policy makers to make the best allocation decisions on limited resources. The aim of the current study was to empirically determine the CE threshold for cancer interventions from the perspective of cancer patients in Iran. Methods A composite time trade-off (cTTO) task for deriving quality adjusted life-year (QALY) and a double-bounded dichotomous choice (DBDC) approach followed by open-ended question for examining patients' willingness-to-pay were performed. A nationally representative sample of 580 cancer patients was recruited from the largest governmental cancer centers in Iran between June 2021 and January 2022, and data were gathered using face-to-face interviews. The CE threshold was calculated using the nonparametric Turnbull model and parametric interval-censored Weibull regression model. Furthermore, the factors that affect the CE threshold were determined using the parametric model. Results The estimated CE threshold using the nonparametric Turnbull model and parametric interval-censored Weibull regression model was IRR 440,410,000 (USD 10,485.95) and IRR 595,280,000 (USD 14,173.33) per QALY, respectively. Gender, age, education, income, type of cancer, and current treatment status were significantly associated with the estimated CE threshold. Conclusions The value of parametric model-based threshold in this study was 1.98 times the Iranian GDP per capita, which was lower than the CE threshold value recommended by the WHO (i.e., 3 times the GDP per capita) for low-and middle-income countries.
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- Hossein Safari
- Health Promotion Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Management, Evaluation and Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada,Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, CIUSSS de l’Est de l’île de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Policy and Management Research Center, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran,*Correspondence: Hosein Ameri,
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Beheshti Firoozabadi J, Mahdavi R, Shamsi K, Ataee H, Shafiee A, Ebrahiminik H, Chegini H, Hoseinpour P, Moradi A, Yousefpour N, Aghaei F, Fardoost A, Ghelichli A, Mokhtari Dowlatabad H, Hajighasemi F, Sami N, Rouhollah Miri S, Akbari ME, Abdolahad M. Intraoperative Assessment of High-Risk Thyroid Nodules Based on Electrical Impedance Measurements: A Feasibility Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12122950. [PMID: 36552958 PMCID: PMC9776834 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12122950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Precise diagnosis of thyroid nodules is challenging due to non-diagnostic/inconclusive results and uncertainties about the malignancy of follicular neoplasms (FNs), even in frozen-section pathology. Therefore, surgical management, especially in Bethesda III and IV categories, may be complicated, and sometimes a second surgery may be required. The Thyroid Nodule Impedance Measurement System (TN-IMS) consists of a metallic patch attached to submental skin and a G20 I.V. cannula inserted into the targeted nodules. Two impedance-based parameters named Z1kHz and impedance phase slope (IPS) in 100 kHz to 500 kHz of the thyroid nodules are recorded and compared with their histopathological results as the gold standard. TN-IMS was intra-surgically applied to 103 human thyroid nodules and normal thyroid tissues. A remarkable consistency between defined co-ranges of Z1kHz/IPS and the histopathological status of specimens was achieved (p < 0.001). Based on these measurements, it was concluded that intraoperative bioelectrical impedance scanning of thyroid nodules would be a helpful complementary approach to detecting high-risk excision-required thyroid nodules.
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- Jalil Beheshti Firoozabadi
- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
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- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
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- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 15916-34311, Iran
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- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Department of Surgery, Farmanieh Hospital, Tehran 19537-34411, Iran
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- Department of Internentional Radiology and Radiation Sciences Research Center, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14117-18541, Iran
- Interventional Radiology Department, Tirad Imaging Institute, Tehran 15867-36513, Iran
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- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Interventional Radiology Department, Tirad Imaging Institute, Tehran 15867-36513, Iran
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- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Department of Pathology, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran 15179-64311, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Shohada Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
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- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
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- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 19395-1495, Iran
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- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran 14176-14411, Iran
- Cancer Institute, Imam-Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.E.A.); (M.A.)
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Nano Bioelectronics Devices Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 14399-57131, Iran
- Cancer Electronics Research Center, University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran 14197-33141, Iran
- Cancer Institute, Imam-Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.E.A.); (M.A.)
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Seyyedsalehi MS, Collatuzzo G, Rashidian H, Hadji M, Gholipour M, Mohebbi E, Kamangar F, Pukkala E, Huybrechts I, Gunter MJ, Chajes V, Boffetta P, Zendehdel K. Dietary Ruminant and Industrial Trans-Fatty Acids Intake and Colorectal Cancer Risk. Nutrients 2022; 14:4912. [PMID: 36432598 PMCID: PMC9699189 DOI: 10.3390/nu14224912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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As colorectal cancer (CRC) is largely due to modifiable lifestyle habits, the awareness on its risk factors is highly important. Dietary fatty acids have been linked to CRC risk. We explored the association between dietary trans fatty acids (TFAs) intake and CRC risk. We analyzed 865 CRC cases (434 in colon and 404 in rectum) and 3206 controls of the IROPICAN study, with data collected by trained interviewers using validated questionnaires. TFAs intake (industrial and ruminant types) was categorized into quartiles. Multivariate logistic regression models were built to calculate the odds ratios (OR) for the association between CRC and TFAs. We observed a positive association between industrial TFAs and colon cancer (OR for highest vs lowest quartile [ORQ4vsQ1] = 1.28, 95% confidence interval 1.07-1.54). A higher association was observed between industrial TFAs and CRC, occurring after 50 years of age. In addition, elaidic acid was associated with an increased risk of colon (ORQ4vsQ1 = 1.58, 1.24-2.02) and specifically of proximal colon cancer (OR Q4vsQ1 = 2.12, 1.40-3.20), as well as of rectum cancer (ORQ4vsQ1 = 1.40, 1.07-1.83). An inverse association was observed between ruminant TFAs intake and colon cancer risk (ORQ4vsQ1 = 0.80, 0.67-0.97). Industrial TFAs, such as semisolid/solid hydrogenated oils, may increase the risk of CRC, especially colon and proximal colon cancer. In contrast, ruminant TFAs do not appear to be associated with CRC. Awareness programs and regulatory actions regarding hydrogenated oils are warranted, given their high consumption through ultra-processed foods in more developed and less developed countries.
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- Monireh Sadat Seyyedsalehi
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733141, Iran
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733141, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733141, Iran
- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, 33014 Tampere, Finland
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- Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan 4934174515, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733141, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 21251, USA
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- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, 33014 Tampere, Finland
- Finnish Cancer Registry-Institute for Statistical and Epidemiological Cancer Research, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer, 69372 Lyon, France
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer, 69372 Lyon, France
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
- Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733141, Iran
- Cancer Biology Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733141, Iran
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Seyyedsalehi MS, Collatuzzo G, Huybrechts I, Hadji M, Rashidian H, Safari-Faramani R, Alizadeh-Navaei R, Kamangar F, Etemadi A, Pukkala E, Gunter MJ, Chajes V, Boffetta P, Zendehdel K. Association between dietary fat intake and colorectal cancer: A multicenter case-control study in Iran. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1017720. [PMID: 36466398 PMCID: PMC9709886 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1017720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 08/14/2023] Open
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The evolving trends in colorectal cancer (CRC) as one of the most common malignancies worldwide, have likely been influenced by the implementation of screening programs and changes in lifestyle habits. Changing lifestyle, including the shift in diet composition with higher fat, sugar, and animal-source foods intake, led to an increasing burden of CRC in countries undergoing rapid socioeconomic improvement. Results for the link between specific fatty acids (FAs) and CRC are generally inconclusive and more limited in developing countries than elsewhere. This study aims to investigate the association between FA intakes and CRC and its anatomical subsites in a large Iranian case-control study. A food frequency questionnaire was used to collect information on dietary intake in 865 cases and 3206 controls. We conducted multivariate logistic regression models to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). We found positive association between CRC and high intake of dietary total fat (OR highest quartile Q4 = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.32-2.38), cholesterol (ORQ4 = 1.58, 95% CI = 1.22-2.05), and palmitoleic acid (ORQ4 = 2.16, 95% CI = 1.19, 3.91), and an inverse association with high intake of dietary heptanoic acid (ORQ4 = 0.33, 95% CI = 0.14, 0.79) and low intake of palmitic acid (OR lowest quartile Q2 = 0.53, 95% CI = 0.31-0.88). None of the fat variables were associated with rectal cancer. Our study suggests that the recommendation of limited consumption of fats may decrease the risk of CRC among the Iranian population.
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- Monireh Sadat Seyyedsalehi
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health, School of Public Health, Kermanshah Medical Sciences University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
- Finnish Cancer Registry - Institute for Statistical and Epidemiological Cancer Research, Helsinki, Finland
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Cancer Biology Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Taziki M, Rajaei S, Firouzei G, Hashemzadeh F, Rajabalian M, Mansoury M, Sedaghat S, Ghahraman F, Ghasemi-Kebria F, Weiderpass E, Roshandel G. Five-year relative survival and determinants of excess mortality in patients with head and neck and thyroid cancers: A population-based study from Golestan province, Northern Iran. Cancer Epidemiol 2022; 80:102247. [PMID: 36081275 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2022.102247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to assess relative survival (RS) and determinants of excess mortality rate in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) and thyroid cancer in Golestan province, Northern Iran. METHODS We recruited new primary HNSCC and thyroid cancer cases from Golestan, 2006-2016. Five-year age-standardized RS with their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. The relationships between different variables with excess mortality rates were assessed by estimating adjusted excess hazard ratios (aEHRs) with their 95% CIs. RESULTS Overall, 718 cases of HNSCC and 386 thyroid cancer cases were enrolled. Five-year age-standardized RS (95% CI) were 36% (31-41) and 61% (52-69) in HNSCC and thyroid cancer patients, respectively. There were significant relationship between excess mortality rates in HNSCC patients with metastasis (aEHR= 3.31; 95%CI: 2.26-4.84), treatment type (4.19; 2.54-6.91, for no treatment as compared to receiving both surgery and chemoradiotherapy), age (2.16; 1.57-2.96, for older age group) and smoking (2.00; 1.45-2.75, for smokers as compared to non-smokers). Determinant of the excess mortality in thyroid cancer patients included metastasis (19.65; 8.08-47.79), tumor morphology (12.27; 4.62-32.58, for anaplastic cancer as compared to papillary cancer), treatment type (8.95, 4.13-19.4, for no treatment as compared to receiving both surgery and iodine therapy) and age (2.31; 1.17-4.54, for older age group). CONCLUSION Our findings suggested low RS for thyroid cancer in our population, while the estimates for HNSCC were comparable with other population. Metastasis, treatment type and age were determinants of mortality both in thyroid and HNSCC patients.
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Information Technology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Deputy of Public Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Deputy of Public Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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- Office of the Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran; Omid Cancer Research Center, Omid Preventive Medicine and Heath Promotion Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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Jalali S, Heidari Z, de Courten B, Rashidkhani B. Dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity and Odds of Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study. Nutr Cancer 2022; 75:302-309. [PMID: 35971784 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2022.2110902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed female cancer worldwide. It has been shown that oxidative stress can contribute to cancer development. Therefore, we investigated the association between dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and breast cancer risk in a case-control study. This study was conducted on 136 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and 272 hospitalized controls in Tehran, Iran. Participant habitual diet was obtained using a 168-item validated food frequency questionnaire. Dietary TAC scores were computed using two different methods: the dietary ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) method and oxygen radical scavenging capacity (ORAC). The association between dietary TAC and breast cancer risk was estimated by logistic regression. The score of DTAC calculated by ORAC method was associated with lower odds of BC, especially among premenopausal women. However, this association was not significant after controlling potential confounders (ORAC: OR Q4-Q1 = 1.01, 95% CI = 0.42-2.44, p-trend = 0.96). Estimation of DTAC by FRAP method was not associated with the risk of BC (FRAP: OR Q4-Q1 = 1.04, 95% CI = 0.53-2.05, p-trend = 0.8). There were no association detected based on menopausal status. In this study, dietary TAC was not significantly related to the odds of breast cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saba Jalali
- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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