Breast cancer among Yemeni women using the National Oncology Centre Registry 2004–2010

El‐Zaemey, Sonia; Nagi, Nadeem Mohammed Saeed; Fritschi, Lin; Heyworth, Jane

doi:10.1016/j.canep.2012.01.006

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“…In concordance with the Arab reports, our data shows that invasive ductal carcinoma is the most prevalent pathology type followed by invasive lobular carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ [10][11][12][13][14].…”

Section: Tumor Type and Stagesupporting

confidence: 94%

Characteristics of incident female breast cancer in Lebanon, 1990–2013: Descriptive study of 612 cases from a hospital tumor registry

Chahine

Rassy

Khazzaka

et al. 2015

Cancer Epidemiology

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Section: Tumor Type and Stagesupporting

confidence: 94%

Characteristics of incident female breast cancer in Lebanon, 1990–2013: Descriptive study of 612 cases from a hospital tumor registry

Chahine

Rassy

Khazzaka

et al. 2015

Cancer Epidemiology

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“…BC is the most common cause of cancerrelated deaths among women worldwide. Each year it is newly diagnosed in more than 1.1 million of women worldwide (El-Zaemey, 2012;Youlden, 2012). In Iran, the proportion of BC incidence is about 10 percent of all cancers (Alimohammadian, 2009).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relationships between Breast Cancer and Common Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors: an Ecological Study

Abbastabar

Hamidifard²,

Roustazadeh³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…The earlier reported advanced carcinomas among non-attendees in service screening has started to change, an obvious shift toward less advanced disease in this group has been noted; this may indicate increased awareness of breast cancer and the ability to seek advice earlier (14,15).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…Hence, efforts are needed to increase breast cancer awareness for early detection in all age groups, and to target women living in areas with lower access to healthcare services (15). Policy recommendation for breast cancer screening should primarily address the eligible age group and the interval between subsequent screening tests (16,17).…”

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confidence: 99%

Rethinking: Ideal Screening Age for Breast Cancer in Developing Countries

2015

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Objective: The aim is to identify the ideal screening age for women in developing countries and to determine the suitable method for early detection of breast cancer based on age and readiness of the community. Materials and Methods:A 30-year retrospective review (from 1984 to 2014) was undertaken at King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Medical records of those diagnosed with breast cancer from the outpatient department and hospital admission records were reviewed, focusing mainly on demographic data, age, and time at presentation. Radiological and histopathological records were also reviewed for confirmation of diagnosis. Age-based statistical review was undertaken of the female population within the hospital catchment area. Results:The total number of patients was 1.832, accounting for 0.8 % affected patients when plotted against the 235,339 females within the catchment area. Considering the standard screening age of 40 years, patients were divided into two groups: group I included those below the age of 40 years at the time of diagnosis, accounting for 641patients (35%), and group II included those above the age of 40 years, accounting for 1191 patients (65%). Group I patients were mostly reassured in primary healthcare centers, diagnostic modalities were used with reservation, relying solely on ultrasonography 276 (43%); whereas in group II patients, mammography was used liberally, which aided in the diagnosis in all 1191 (100%). Conclusion:Despite the undisputable notion that breast cancer has higher predilection for women above the age of 40 years, there is a substantial subset of affected younger women in developing countries, which contradicts this concept. However, the scarcity of structured sessions in developing countries dictates Western-based early detection strategies, but the validity of such programs is culture-governed. Rigorously tailored screening programs directed towards individual communities are mandatory. Reducing the screening age by a decade in developing countries may increase the capture of early breast cancer and improve the outcomes.

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Breast cancer among Yemeni women using the National Oncology Centre Registry 2004–2010

Cited by 31 publications

References 19 publications

Characteristics of incident female breast cancer in Lebanon, 1990–2013: Descriptive study of 612 cases from a hospital tumor registry

Characteristics of incident female breast cancer in Lebanon, 1990–2013: Descriptive study of 612 cases from a hospital tumor registry

Relationships between Breast Cancer and Common Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors: an Ecological Study

Rethinking: Ideal Screening Age for Breast Cancer in Developing Countries

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