Prevalência dos casos de Câncer de próstata e mama em Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brasil (2009-2014)

Abstract

Objective: To describe the prevalence of prostate and breast cancers diagnosed at the Nucleo de Especialistas em Oncologia de Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, from September 2009 to December 2014. Method: Epidemiological, retrospective, descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional study. Results: Of the 2,060 patients, 51% were diagnosed with prostate cancer and 49% with breast cancer. Most have incomplete elementary education and are from nearby municipalities. The predominant age group for breast cancer was 50-59 years and for the prostate 70-79 years. Regarding the family predisposition, both had no antecedents. On lifestyle habits, most individuals never consumed alcohol or smoked. Regarding staging, the neoplasias are jointly found in Grade 2. Regarding the tumor location, in breast cancer the majority was identified in the external superior quadrant, the left breast being more affected. Regarding the lethality, the frequency of deaths for breast cancer was 16% and for prostate cancer was 11%. Conclusion: The present research reinforces the importance of more investments and strategic planning against neoplasias, allowing diagnosis and early treatment, thus minimizing the number of deaths due to this disease.