LUNG AND BRONCHIAL CANCER: CLINICAL-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN THE CITY OF CASCAVEL, PARANÁ, FROM 2012 TO 2022

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Introduction: Lung and bronchus cancers are significant public health issues worldwide, accounting for one of the leading causes of cancer mortality worldwide. Objective: The goal of this study is to describe the epidemiology of lung and bronchus cancer cases in the municipality of Cascavel, Paraná, from 2012 to 2022. Methods: This is a descriptive, quantitative, and retrospective study conducted in the municipality of Cascavel, based on data from Hospital Cancer Registries. Cases of bronchus and lung cancer (category C34 of the International Classification of Diseases - ICD 10) from the ten-year period between 2012 and 2022 were included. Results: The final sample comprised 1,151 patients with lung and bronchus cancer. There was a prevalence of males (61.4%), whites (70.6%), and individuals aged between 60 and 69 years (34.6%). Regarding staging, 55.8% were categorized as stage IV. A total of 501 deaths (53.1%) were recorded during the period. Conclusion: The data presented provide essential information for formulating public health policies and clinical practices aimed at reducing the incidence, diagnosing early, and effectively treating lung cancer.