Identification of Risk Factors in the Development of Various Types of Cancers and Common Chemo Drugs Use Pattern in Bangladesh

Abstract

Purpose: The present research was a comprehensive study that was conducted to identify risk factors involved with various types of cancers and common drugs to cure cancers. Methods: This was a survey based study where cancer patients of different genders, locations, occupations were taken as volunteers. A questionnaire was made to complete this survey. Information was collected by taking interview of the patients, observing diagnostic reports and prescriptions and also consulting with in charge doctors of the patients over a period of four months. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2010. Results: From this study it was found that adults (60%) are more susceptible to cancer rather than any other age group. Males (71.25%) are very susceptible to cancer rather than woman (28.75%). Housewives (25%) and businessmen (23%) were mainly affected by different type of cancers. Mental stress (55%) is the major cause of cancer rather than the physical stress (45%). Smoking habit (42.1%) has large impact on causing cancer in males. Respiratory cancers (33.3%) and gastrointestinal cancers (33.3%) were most common in males. Taking betel nut (51.25%) habitually can cause various kinds of cancers, among them respiratory cancers (19.5%) and gastrointestinal cancers (24.5%) were most common. Cisplatin (42.5%) and etoposide (31.25%) these two anticancer drugs were given to most of the cancer patients. Conclusion: The results of the study clearly indicate avoiding tobacco may be one of the best health decisions to prevent cancers. To raise public awareness regarding serious health ailments like cancer.