An Observational Study of Risk Factors and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

Author(s): P. Manjula, Swathi Bomma, Pavani Penta and Nikitha Muppuri*

Abstract: Aims and objectives: To study the occurrence, morbidity, mortality in various cancers and assess risk factors, quality of life in cancer patients. Materials and methods: An observational study has been conducted for a period of 6 months from January 2018-june 2018. Necessary information was collected from the patient records, laboratory data, communication with the patients and their care takers through direct access and on telephone. Modified and translated (local language) FACT-G questionnaire was used to collect the data from the patients. Results: Out of 350 cases, reproductive cancers were most commonly seen representing 55.1% followed by gastrointestinal cancer (22%). To study mortality only 213 cases were considered out of which highest mortality rate was seen in cervix cancer (20.8%) followed by stomach (16.6%). Conclusion: cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women and has highest mortality rate. It is anticipated that incidence and mortality rate of cervix cancer will continue to increase. Women with higher gravidity and first full term pregnancy before the age of 17 years need to be aware of the potential risk factors.

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