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Survival Trend in Gastroenterological Malignancy: A Hospital Based Study
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Chittagong Medical College, Rajshahi Medical College, Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, Northampton General Hospital, ...
Published InJournal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association
Year2020
Abstract
Background : Gastroenterological malignancies represent one of the greatest public health issues worldwide leading to significant numbers of global death. This study was performed to evaluate survival trend that is still alive in patient with GI malignancies from diagnosis to post treatment era with both definitive and palliative care.
 Materials and methods: This observational prospective study done at BSMMU and different hospitals in Dhaka city admitted patient with gastrointestinal malignancies during the period of 20th October 2008 to 30th April 2010 getting definitive and palliative treatment. The data were analyzed by simple frequency distribution table.
 Results: The most common cancers were carcinoma stomach, hepatocellular carcinoma and colonic carcinoma among total 350diagnosed cancer patients and were followed up for mean period…
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