Epidemiology and Challenges of Managing Breast Cancer in Keffi, North-Central Nigeria: A Preliminary Report.
Niger Med J
; 60(4): 193-197, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Breast cancer is now the commonest female malignancy worldwide. The prognosis of such depends on the histopathological type, biological behavior, stage at presentation, availability of adequate oncological services. AIMS ANDOBJECTIVES:
The aim of this this study is to evaluate the statistics and challenges of breast cancer management in the study centre and compare with other centres. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This is a prospective, descriptive study that spanned over a period of 4 years (January 2015-December 2018). The study was carried out in the General surgery division of the Surgery Department of the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi.RESULTS:
A total of 199 patients were recruited into this study out of which 196 (98.25%) were females and 3 (1.5%) were males. Their age ranged between 20-60 years. The commonest histopathological variant diagnosed is invasive ductal carcinoma (NOS). Early presentation was seen in 54 (<30%) while 145 (>70%) patients had late clinical presentation.CONCLUSION:
Diagnosing and managing breast cancers successfully are mitigated my myriads of factors. Public awareness and provision of adequate care facilities will improve overall survival.
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Prognostic_studies
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Niger Med J
Año:
2019
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Article
País de afiliación:
Nigeria