Emad Shash: The First Detailed Look at Colorectal Cancer in Southern Egypt
Emad Shash, Leading Cancer Researcher and Director at National Cancer Institute at Cairo University, shared a post on LinkedIn about a recent article he and his colleagues co-authored published in BMC Gastroenterology:
“Proud to share our new study published in BMC Gastroenterology—the first detailed look at colorectal cancer in Southern Egypt (Luxor and Qena) using data from Shefaa Al-Orman Cancer Hospital (2018–2022).
This work is part of a collaborative effort between Shefaa AlOrman Hospital and The City University of New York.
After two years of hard work and dedication, here’s what we found:
- 613 patients analyzed; 23% were <45 years
- 5-year incidence: 4.5 per 100,000 overall; early-onset: 1.3 per 100,000
- 38% had rectal primaries; 28% presented metastatic
- 58% were alive at last follow-up
- Incidence in the South appears lower than reports from other Egyptian regions, but later-stage presentation remains a major challenge
Why this matters: These findings call for tailored early-detection strategies, improved access to timely care in underserved areas, and etiologic research into regional lifestyle and socioeconomic drivers of disease.
Massive thanks to my outstanding co-authors: Dr. Doris Chiu, Prof. Noha Rashad, Dr. Nashwa Kordy, and Prof. Amr Soliman—and to the SOH team and our patients who made this work possible.”
Title: Epidemiologic and clinical profiles of colorectal cancer in Southern Egypt
Authors: Doris W. Chiu, Noha Rashad, Nashwa Kordy, Emad Shash, Amr Soliman
Read the Full Article on BMC Gastroenterology
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