Female Cancer Incidence in Georgia by Regions and Municipalities in 2015-2019

Abstract

In 2015-2019, 52,178 cases of cancer were registered, including 29,303 (56%) cases of cancer in females and 22,875 (44%) cases in males. Breast cancer ranks 1st place in the structure of cancer in the female population, both in Georgia (ASR=62.9; 95%CI= 61.6-64.2) and in Tbilisi (ASR=85.0; 95%CI=82.1-87.8). The 2nd and 3rd places are occupied by gynecological (ASR=36.4) and thyroid (ASR=33.8; 95%CI=32.7-34.9) cancers in Georgia, while in Tbilisi, in contrast, thyroid (ASR=51.5; 95%CI= 49.2-53.9) and gynecological (ASR=44.3) cancers, respectively. In the two female populations under review, in the structure of the 10 main sites cancer, the specific weight of cancers of the reproductive system organs was 53% -55%. The specific gravity of the organs of the reproductive system, thyroid and colorectal cancers, or cancer sites that are subject to the screening program, was 79% -80%. At first glance, it is clear that blood, lymphatic and skin cancers should be included in the screening program and an appropriate guideline should be prepared. Such an expansion of the screening program would increase to 91% the targeted coverage of female main sites cancer screening.