A Systematic Review Study on the Communication between Diabetes and Cancer: The Serious Risk of Cancer in Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease which accounts for 15 percent of healthcare spending in the United States. Patients with diabetes have been reported to increase the risk of cancer by 20 to 25 percent compared to those without diabetes. In this study, we intend to examine the relationship between these two diseases by examining several studies. Therefore, this systematic review was conducted to determine the relationship between diabetes and cancer and the risk of developing cancer in diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: This study is a systematic review in order to achieve the goal of the study and to enhance the accuracy of its study and comprehension, this integrated overview study was conducted based on the Broome method. Broome's method is based on three steps in the search for texts, data evaluation and data analysis. So, in the search phase, post-retrospective study texts are examined in four stages in terms of inclusion criteria. After obtaining the conditions for entry into the study, the content of the study is evaluated and at the end of the data was analyzed. Results: Ten articles were reviewed in this study that There was an association between diabetes and cancer and a serious risk for cancer. One of these studies has shown that diabetes is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Analysis of all 20 researches that studied in this study. Showed that women with diabetes (versus diabetic men) had a 20 percent increased risk of breast cancer. Conclusion: There was a serious relationship between diabetes and various types of cancer in this study. Therefore, patients with diabetes need to have a special diet and take the necessary precautions. It should also be emphasized on the screening of breast cancer and other types of cancer by conducting tests and diagnostic work for the rapid diagnosis of cancer among diabetic patients. That to be provided the possibility of early detection of cancer and reduce mortality.