Abstract 41P
Background
Cancer incidence rates are increasing among Kosovo young population, likely due to the changes in risk factors caused by globalization. We have still lowest incidence rates in Balkan. But do we have lowest rate because of the median age of population is still young or due to the lack of national screening programs for main type of cancer such as breast, colon or cervical cancer. Appraisal of cancer trends can direct cancer control and public health planning but relevant studies in Kosovo are scarce due to a lack of long-term data. We are evaluating for the first-time data of two last years from cancer registry of Oncology Clinic from University Hospital Centre of Kosovo because this is the only Oncologic center in the whole country.
Methods
Data of cancer incidence were collected by the Oncologic Clinic in University Clinic Center of Kosovo as the only on oncologic center of the country. Age standardized rates (ASRs) for incidence were calculated using the world standard population. GIS system and represented on dynamic dashboard.
Results
A total of 1479 cancer cases were registered in 2018 excluding the hematopoietic malign pathologies from them 339 were breast cancer, 208 lung cancer, 175 colorectal cancer, 169 gynecological cancer, 208 urogenital cancer, 37 head and neck and others. During 2019 were registered a total of 1583 cancer cases from them were 370 breast cancer, 211 lung cancer, 185 colorectal cancer, 212 gynecological cancer, 200 urogenital cancer, 41 head and neck and others.
Conclusions
We have to establish a standardized cancer data registry, to have an electronic system which collect data in the proper way without mistakes. Effective, appropriate and affordable cancer prevention and control strategies are urgently needed in Kosovo for breast, colon and cervical cancer.
Clinical trial identification
Editorial acknowledgement
Legal entity responsible for the study
The authors.
Funding
Has not received any funding.
Disclosure
All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.