Perfil epidemiológico da população com câncer de Cacoal - Rondônia, Brasil.

Objective: to verify the epidemiological profile of the population with cancer in Cacoal - Rondônia, Brazil. Method: documentary, retrospective and quantitative study based on secondary data from medical records between 2012 and 2018, in an oncology center. Results: 52.48% are female, 29.60% had incomplete primary education, however, 32.16% did not have information on schooling. Regarding skin color, 38.72% were white and 40.64% were ignored. Most were from the urban area (82.72%). Prostate cancer (15.04%) and breast cancer (12%) prevailed. Regarding treatment, 35.20% underwent chemotherapy and 42.40% radiotherapy. Regarding the evolution of patients, there was no cure or discharge information in the medical records. Conclusion: it was noticed that the incidence of cancer in the population of Cacoal is 7.95 cases for every 1000 (thousand) inhabitants. Given the above, the importance of prevention campaigns that are carried out over the years, with strategies for early detection, identifying signs, symptoms and lesions suggestive of cancer, is emphasized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]