P619 - PROSTATE CANCER IN MOROCCO: DIVING INTO THE LIFESTYLE HABITS OF OUR PATIENTS.

P619

PROSTATE CANCER IN MOROCCO: DIVING INTO THE LIFESTYLE HABITS OF OUR PATIENTS.

N. Edith Tatiana^1,2, L. Imane^1,2, W. Carine^1,2, A. Falone^2,3, K. Tayeb^1,2,*, H. Khalid^1,2

¹Radiotherapy, national institute of oncology, ²Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University of Rabat, University of Mohammed V University , ³oncology, national institute of oncology, rabat, Morocco

Rationale: Prostate cancer is a major public health issue in Morocco. Lifestyle and dietary habits are recognized as potentially modifiable factors in the prevention of this disease. This observational study was conducted in the radiotherapy department of the National Institute of Oncology in Rabat among patients with prostate cancer to explore their dietary and lifestyle habits prior to diagnosis, within the context of current knowledge on risk and protective factors.

Methods: A descriptive observational study was conducted on 40 patients with prostate cancer, followed up in the radiotherapy department of the National Institute of Oncology in Rabat. Data were collected retrospectively using standardized questionnaires adapted to the Moroccan population. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to characterize the lifestyle and dietary habits of this population. Exploratory analyses could be conducted to identify preliminary trends or associations within this sample.

Results: In 40 prostate cancer patients in Rabat, the study revealed frequent consumption of lycopene (88%), tea/coffee (98%), and to a lesser extent soy (67%) and cruciferous vegetables (65%). Regarding weight, 30% were overweight (BMI 30-40), 40% had a BMI ≤ 30, 20% a BMI < 25, and 10% a BMI < 18.5. Dairy product consumption was reported by 60%. Current smoking affected 30% and past smoking 40%, while only 35% engaged in regular physical activity.

Conclusion: This preliminary study on 40 Moroccan patients with prostate cancer reveals frequent consumption of potentially protective foods, but also a notable prevalence of overweight and dairy product consumption. Smoking is common, and physical activity is limited. Despite the small sample size, these initial data underscore the importance of lifestyle factors in the Moroccan context of prostate cancer, calling for larger studies to inform personalized prevention and management strategies.

Disclosure of Interest: None declared