Dynamics of certain statistics of oncological patients in the Smolensk region

The analysis of cancer patients’ statistics in the Smolensk region population in 2010-2014 revealed that the sickness (general and primary incidence indices) and the mortality rates are increasing every year. The mortality rate due to cancer in the Smolensk region over 2010-2014 increased by 16%. The proportion of cancer patients under regular medical check-up increased by 11.4% over 2010-2014. Breast cancer patients were the most prevalent in 2010 - 404 persons (12.3%); and patients with skin tumors (excluding melanoma) dominated in 2014 - 550 (14.2%). Gastric cancer was the most frequent cause of mortality due to malignant tumors in 2010 (16.5%); lung, trachea, bronchial tubes cancer - in 2014 (14.6%). The number of the patients who were followed up for 5 years and more from the moment of the diagnosis increased by 4% in the periodfrom 2010 to 2014. Prophylaxis based on cancer susceptibility determination as well as early tumor diagnostics are necessary to decrease these indices.

malignant tumors, cancer patients, primary incidence, general incidence, mortality