Associated predictor covariates of cervical cancer stage and impact on survival at Khartoum oncology hospital, Sudan.

ABSTRACT: Background: Cervical cancer can be invasive and advanced at diagnosis causing devastating suffering and premature death. The cancer stage at presentation is related to survival evaluation and several factors determine stage. The aim of the study was to examine predictors covariates associated with cervical cancer stage at diagnosis and its impact on patient prognosis and survival. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out at Khartoum oncology hospital, Sudan. Participants were 239 cervical cancer patients diagnosed and treated between 2011-2015. Patients' pathological and socio-demographic data were extracted from their medical files and survival times were calculated from follow-up. Chi-square, Kaplan-Meier, Log-rank test and Cox regression model were

SUBMITTER: Elgoraish A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9585357 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature