Breast cancer outcomes in South Asian population of West Yorkshire

Velikova, Galina; Booth, Laura; Johnston, C.; Forman, David; Selby, Peter J.

doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6601795

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“…Better survival in breast cancer among South Asian than in other women in South East England is apparently not explained by differences in age at diagnosis, socioeconomic deprivation or disease stage at presentation (dos Santos Silva et al, 2003). However, survival was similar in South Asian and non-Asian women in West Yorkshire, although the former presented later to their GPs, with larger primary tumours, and more frequently underwent mastectomy (Velikova et al, 2004).…”

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Mortality from all cancers and lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer by country of birth in England and Wales, 2001–2003

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Mortality from all cancers and lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer by country of birth in England and Wales, 2001-2003 Mortality from all cancers combined and major cancers among men and women aged 20 years and over was compared by country of birth with that of the whole of England and Wales as the reference group. Population data from the 2001 Census and mortality data for 2001 -2003 were used to estimate standardised mortality ratios. Data on approximately 399 000 cancer deaths were available, with at least 400 cancer deaths in each of the smaller populations. Statistically significant differences from the reference group included: higher mortality from all cancers combined, lung and colorectal cancer among people born in Scotland and Ireland, lower mortality for all cancers combined, lung, breast and prostate cancer among people born in Bangladesh (except for lung cancer in men), India, Pakistan or China/Hong Kong, lower lung cancer mortality among people born in West Africa or the West Indies, higher breast cancer mortality among women born in West Africa and higher prostate cancer mortality among men born in West Africa or the West Indies. These data may be relevant to causal hypotheses and in relation to health care and cancer prevention.

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Mortality from all cancers and lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer by country of birth in England and Wales, 2001–2003

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“…However, incidence rates are higher amongst South Asian women living in the UK than those living in the Indian sub-continent (Jain, Mills and Parikh- Patel, 2005). The incidence is expected to rise further as Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups become more acculturated and adopt Western lifestyles (Velikova et al, 2004). Furthermore, data within the UK suggests that South Asian women tend to be diagnosed at a younger age, at an advanced stage of disease and with larger tumours than White women (Farooq and Coleman, 2005; Velikova et al, 2004), and rates of mastectomy are higher amongst South Asian women (Velikova et al, 2004).…”

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“…The incidence is expected to rise further as Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups become more acculturated and adopt Western lifestyles (Velikova et al, 2004). Furthermore, data within the UK suggests that South Asian women tend to be diagnosed at a younger age, at an advanced stage of disease and with larger tumours than White women (Farooq and Coleman, 2005; Velikova et al, 2004), and rates of mastectomy are higher amongst South Asian women (Velikova et al, 2004). These differences suggest that South Asian and 12 Canadian Punjabi women and highlighted their emotional reactions to their diagnosis, the impact the diagnosis had on their families, the importance of family support, the challenges associated with the stigma of the disease and the importance of religion in terms of beliefs and as a support mechanism.…”

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Exploring the lived experience of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment amongst Gujarati speaking Indian women

Patel-Kerai¹,

Harcourt²,

Rumsey³

et al. 2015

Divers Equal Health Care

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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in females, affecting women of all ethnic groups. Until now, very little research has captured the psychosocial impact of the disease amongst Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women, and that which has been conducted has been restricted to English-speaking participants. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of five Gujarati-speaking Indian women with regard to their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment; all five had Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and lived in the UK. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted in Gujarati, with the assistance of an interpreter.Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of the data revealed 3 key themes: making sense of the cancer, importance of support and body image concerns. The findings show that these women's experiences were influenced by culturally specific concerns, especially in relation to knowledge of breast cancer and language barriers. This study has implications for healthcare professionals in terms of providing culturally competent care and support to BME women with LEP.Keywords: Breast cancer, South Asian, Psychosocial, Indian, Gujarati, Non-English speaking What is known about this subject?• Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in all ethnic groups.• Black and Minority Ethnic groups are under-represented in the psychosocial breast cancer literature.• Potential participants who are not fluent in the English language are often excluded from research studies because of language barriers. What this paper adds• An in-depth understanding of the experience of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment amongst Gujarati-speaking Indian women with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).• Qualitative evidence that highlights the importance of providing information in patients' preferred language in order to provide the best possible care and support for those with LEP.• Support for previous research and policy calling for healthcare professionals to be aware of patients' cultural and language needs in order to provide them with culturally competent care and support.

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“…(Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Health, 24 April 2007) 7 It was competition in the medical profession that led to the so-called 'lost tribe' of Senior House Officers and the subsequent development of MMC. However, the proposed solution to this problem will only serve to create a new 'lost tribe' of juniors consisting of those unable to secure one of the limited number of training posts or considered too experienced to apply for training posts, such as those undertaking higher degrees.…”

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“…Rates of cancer in South Asians in England, though lower than rates in the rest of the English population, are higher than rates in the Indian subcontinent. 6 The incidence of breast cancer is increasing in South Asians, 7 and although lung cancer mortality is lower among most South Asian populations than the general population of England and Wales, it is the most common cancer among South Asian men and its incidence is on the increase. 8 Health protection around cancer in South Asians has focused on ethnic-specific issues such as the increased risk of oral cancer from bidi smoking and chewing tobacco, habits which are prevalent in some South Asian communities, 9 and liver cancer due to the increased prevalence of hepatitis B in this ethnic group.…”

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Changing disease patterns in South Asians in the UK

Zaman

Mangtani

2007

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

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As we move ever closer to the start of August, there remains no sign that the MTAS (Medical Training Application Service) debacle will end. In the months since this sorry episode began, doctors have been united in a way never seen before, 1 and the common goals of those professionals who have invested so much of themselves in the NHS are becoming clearer: a fair, validated and transparent application process for all doctors; an expansion of training numbers combined with rational workforce planning; the preservation of those aspects of training which have made British medicine so respected; and, above all, the best possible care for the people who seek help from their doctor. Despite the apologies and the high-level resignations, 2-4 the government persists in its efforts to keep the sinking MTAS ship afloat. The Department of Health, its attention focused as ever upon public perception, continues to fight its corner through spin and sound-bite. This makes it important that doctors communicate with the public in a manner that cuts through government rhetoric, to explain how part of the huge financial investment in the NHS is being squandered. In particular, the myth that MTAS is merely a hiccup in an otherwise well thought-out, sensible program of reform-MMC (Modernising Medical Careers)-cannot go unchallenged. With this in mind, we present some of the more prominent myths that continue to abound regarding MTAS and MMC.

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Breast cancer outcomes in South Asian population of West Yorkshire

Cited by 48 publications

References 21 publications

Mortality from all cancers and lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer by country of birth in England and Wales, 2001–2003

Mortality from all cancers and lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer by country of birth in England and Wales, 2001–2003

Exploring the lived experience of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment amongst Gujarati speaking Indian women

Changing disease patterns in South Asians in the UK

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