Journal of Cancer Research and Immuno-Oncology
Open Access
ISSN: 2684-1266
ISSN: 2684-1266
Department of Radiotherapy, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben abdellah University, Fes, Morocco
Research Article
Epidemiology and Outcomes of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: The Moroccan Experience
Author(s): Karima Oualla*, Lamiae Nouiyakh, Mohamed Ait Raiss, Lamiae Amaadour, Zineb Benbrahim, Samia Arifi, Meryem Boubou, Hinde Elfatemi, Khalid Hassouni and Nawfel Mellas
Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare malignancy but with high incidence in some regions including the
Mediterranean basin. Radiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment, with chemotherapy used in advanced cases. The aim
of the study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutical features of this disease in Moroccan
population.
Methods: It is a retrospective study of 141 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated at Hassan II University
Hospital, Morocco from January 2010 to December 2016.Collection of data was obtained through computerized
records of patients. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS software version 23 and the overall survival (OS) was
calculated from the date of starting primary therapy to death regardless of cause.
Results: 141 patients were reported w.. View More»