Avaliação do perfil epidemiológico de pacientes com diagnóstico de carcinoma invasor de colo uterino

Abstract

Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common cancer among women in the world. In Brazil, it is the malignant neoplasm that most affects the female genital tract, and 16,590 new cases are expected for 2020. Its peak incidence is between women 40 to 60 years of age. The main promoter of the precursor lesion is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), identified in more than 95% of cases. In addition, factors linked to immunity, genetics and sexual behavior seem to influence the still uncertain mechanisms that determine regression or progression to precursor lesions or cancer. Considering that cervical cancer is one of the priorities of public health policy in the country, this study evaluated the epidemiological profile of women diagnosed with invasive cervical carcinoma, attended at the gynecological oncology unit of a regional public hospital, located in the Federal District, using as methodology the retrospective, transversal, descriptive and observational study. The main risk factors were identified, aiming to provide early diagnoses and less invasive treatments, in addition to more effective action and intervention strategies for this population.