Cancer Science & Therapy

Department of Radiotherapy, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco

Publications

• Case Series   
  Epidemiology and Outcomes of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: The Moroccan Experience
  Author(s): Karima Oualla*, Lamiae Nouiyakh, Mohamed Ait Raiss, Lamiae Amaadour, Zineb Benbrahim, Samia Arifi, Meryem Boubou, Hinde Elfatemi, Khalid Hassouni and Nawfel Mellas
  
  Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare malignancy but with high incidence in some regions including the Mediterranean basin. Radiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment, with chemotherapy used in advanced cases. The aim of the study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutically features of this disease in Moroccan population. Methods: It is a retrospective study of 141 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated at Hassan II University Hospital, Morocco from January 2010 to December 2016.Collection of data was obtained through computerized records of patients. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS software version 23 and the Overall Survival (OS) was calculated from the date of starting primary therapy to death regardless of cause. Results: 141 patients were reported with.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/1948-5956.2021.13.501

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