Epidemiology, risk factors and histopathologic characteristics of the common cancers in Trinidad

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and in Trinidad and Tobago occurring due to genetic factors, or certain external factors (carcinogens) including chemicals, radiation, aging, hormones and other endogenous and exogenous elements. A mutation causes by these elements in solid tissue may result in a tumor. The site of the developed tumor is used to classify the types of cancer. This project was undertaken to shed light on the prevalence of cancer, its risk factors and those of the population who are most susceptible.