J Gynecol Oncol.  2016 Nov;27(6):e65. 10.3802/jgo.2016.27.e65.

The epidemiologic status of gynecologic cancer in Thailand

• Wilailak S
• Lertchaipattanakul N

• KMID: 2374266
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2016.27.e65

Abstract

Between the years of 2010-2012, it was estimated there were a total of 112,392 new cases of cancers in Thailand, thus, the total age-standardized rate (ASR) per 100,000 is 137.6. In regards to the most prevalent types of cancer in female, breast cancer has the highest ASR, followed by cervical cancer (ASR=14.4); liver and bile duct cancer; colon and rectum cancer; trachea, bronchus and lung cancer; ovarian cancer (ASR=6.0); thyroid cancer; non-Hodgkin lymphoma and uterine cancer (ASR=4.3). The trend of cervical cancer in Thailand is decreasing, one key factor in making this possible was the employment of dual tract strategy (Pap smear and visual inspection with acetic acid [VIA]) by the government in 2005. In the future, the government is also considering integrating human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination into the national immunization program, which may assist in the prevention of cervical cancer. By studying the statistical data of gynecologic cancer, it will be possible to formulate measures for the prevention, control and treatment of gynecologic cancer. Eventually, it will potentially improve the quality of life (QoL) of patients as well as decrease the mortality rate caused by gynecologic cancer.

Keyword

Gynecologic Neoplasms; Thailand

MeSH Terms

Acetic Acid
Aged
Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology/pathology
Early Detection of Cancer
Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female/*epidemiology/prevention & control
Humans
Middle Aged
Papanicolaou Test
Papillomavirus Infections/prevention & control
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Quality of Life
Thailand/epidemiology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/epidemiology/pathology/prevention & control
Uterine Neoplasms/epidemiology
Vaginal Smears
Acetic Acid
Papillomavirus Vaccines