Study Finds Unusual Cancer Trends Across Balochistan
Study Finds Unusual Cancer Trends Across Balochistan
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Media Source: The Destination (Pakistan)
Date: 7 September 2026
A new study has identified notable cancer patterns in Balochistan, with oesophageal cancer emerging as the most frequently reported cancer among adult men and breast cancer ranking first among women. The study, jointly conducted by specialists from Aga Khan University Hospital and Arya Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta…
A new study has identified notable cancer patterns in Balochistan, with oesophageal cancer emerging as the most frequently reported cancer among adult men and breast cancer ranking first among women. The study, jointly conducted by specialists from Aga Khan University Hospital and Arya Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta, examined 16,342 biopsy samples collected from different parts of the province. Cancer was confirmed in 5,145 samples, with men accounting for 52 percent of the cases and women 48 percent. Researchers recommended strengthening cancer reporting and record-keeping while conducting further province-wide studies. They also called for clinical, radiological and pathology information to be integrated to develop a clearer picture of cancer trends, potential risk factors and healthcare requirements in Balochistan.