DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjs.2026.v12i01.011

Pages: 64-68

Introduction: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It represents a real public health problem, especially in developing countries, due to late diagnosis. Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics, treatment modalities, and prognosis of patients followed for cancer at the medical-social center of the Cotonou garrison. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective and descriptive study covering a two-year period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, including 177 patients diagnosed and treated for cancer at the Cotonou Garrison Medical Center. Results: The average age was 50.3 years, with a predominance of women (59%) over men (41%). The most common cancers were breast cancer (31.6%), followed by prostate cancer (13.7%), cervical cancer (11.1%), colon cancer (9.7%), and liver cancer (9.4%). The cancer was detected at an advanced stage in 37.6% of cases. The most common histological type was adenocarcinoma (50.4%), followed by invasive ductal carcinoma (16.2%). Treatment modalities included chemotherapy in 85.4% of cases, while 10.3% were treated with surgery alone and 4.3% with radiotherapy alone. We report a hospital mortality rate of 6%. Conclusion: This study highlights the local specificities of the cancer profile treated at this center, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and better access to specialized treatments.