Title: Clinical Profiling and Epidemiological Mapping of Oncology Patients Undergoing LINAC Radiotherapy: A Regional Cohort Analysis
Authors: Ayad Hussein Resenč, Basim A. AlmayahiČ
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
Pages: 91-95
Publication Date: 2026/05/28
Abstract:
Background: The deployment of ionizing radiation remains central to modern oncologic care. Yet, localized epidemiological nuances often dictate clinical outcomes. This retrospective evaluation maps the demographic and pathologic contours of a regional cancer cohort managed via Medical Linear Accelerator (LINAC) protocols. Methods: A cross-sectional framework was applied to evaluate 29 fully documented patients. Variables under scrutiny spanned age distribution, baseline comorbidities (specifically hypertension and metabolic disorders), educational background, and tumor histology. Data extraction and subsequent statistical modeling relied heavily on Python-based descriptive paradigms. Results: Female cohorts dominated the clinical landscape (86.2%), an asymmetry largely propelled by breast malignancies, which alone constituted 51.7% of all recorded pathologies. Age metrics highlighted a sharp vulnerability window between 45 and 55 years (mean = 51.5). Coexisting hypertension presented in over a third (34.5%) of the population, posing non-trivial challenges for radiation planning. Concurrently, a troubling correlation emerged between delayed breast cancer presentation and lower educational attainment. Conclusion: The data uncovers a localized epidemic of breast tumors among middle-aged women, deeply intertwined with socioeconomic variables. Aggressive, age-targeted screening, alongside cardio-inclusive oncologic planning, emerges as an immediate regional necessity.