What is it about?
This study found that a type of throat cancer, called Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC), is more common in eastern Nepal and among certain ethnic groups like Sherpa, Limbu and Rais. Most people were diagnosed when the cancer was already advanced, which makes treatment harder. These results show the importance of raising awareness and finding the cancer earlier in these high-risk areas
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Why is it important?
This study is unique because it focuses on a specific type of throat cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC), in Nepal, particularly in eastern regions and among certain ethnic groups. It is important because nasopharyngeal cancer has peculiar geographical and ethnic distribution, and similar pattern was also seen in Nepal.
Perspectives
This study is specifically looks at Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) in Nepal, focusing on regions and ethnic groups that haven't been studied much before. It shows high number of cases in eastern nepal in certain ethnic groups. It's important because it shows where and who is most at risk, stressing the need for better awareness and early detection to help treat the cancer more effectively and save lives.
Subhas Pandit
Kathmandu Cancer Center
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This page is a summary of: Ethno-geographic distribution and histopathological classification of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in a single center in Nepal, PLoS ONE, May 2024, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304371.
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