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Título

CANCER BEFORE 30 YEARS OF AGE: CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER IN THE STATE OF ESPIRITO SANTO.

Introdução

Currently, cancer is a problem in a global context that has been gaining more and more attention, mainly due to factors specific to the contemporary world. In this aspect, the young population has shown a higher incidence in recent years due to a lifestyle with irregular and poor quality eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, tobacco and alcohol; with early and intense exposure to these risk factors.

Objetivo

To evaluate the main aspects of cancer incidence in the population under 30 years of age in the State of Espírito Santo.

Método

Data collection from the Hospital Cancer Registry System - SisRHC from 2010 to 2019.

Resultado

In the period analyzed there were 2,168 cases of cancer in young adults, 1,247 in women and 921 in men. In women, the most incidents are the cervix (34.4%), hematopoietic and lymphatic system (18.4%), breast (6.2%) and brain (5.7%). In men, hematopoietic and lymphatic system (35.8%), brain (10.0%), testis (8.9%) and skin (7.3%). The most affected age groups were 25-29 years (35.6%), followed by 20-24 (19.7%) and 15-19 with 13.6%. Regarding clinical staging 0 (4.4%), I (3.4%), II (3.8%), III (4.1%), IV (3.2%) and not informed (80, 6%); 4.5% reported having a history of alcohol consumption, 20.7% denied it and 74.8% were not evaluated or informed. Already the smoking habit 5.4% said yes, 24.0% never and 70.6% were not evaluated or informed. Regarding the oncological family history aspect, 10.1% were positive, 22.4% were negative and 67.5% did not inform. Research carried out indicates that some types of cancer in adolescents and young adults may have genetic and biological characteristics that differ from other ages. But it is important to point out that from adolescence onwards, contact with alcohol and tobacco usually begins, which can influence the incidence of cancer.

Conclusão

In the analyzed data, we identified the main tumors by gender, with a predominance of clinical stage 0, without alcohol or smoking habit or family history of cancer. The diagnosis of cancer in this age group impacts not only the patient's health, but also the ability to continue studying, in addition to building a professional career and family. Such data allow characterizing the clinical and epidemiological profile of cancer in the state, offering subsidies for public policies aimed at improving care for the population assisted by the SUS. Additional studies on this topic are important.

Palavras-chave

Cancer. Incidence. Young Adult.