Factors that influence delays in health care seeking, diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer patients in Uganda

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (11) ◽  
pp. 2232
Author(s):  
Allen Naamala Mayanja ◽  
Warren Phips ◽  
Fred Matovu ◽  
Fred Machyo Okuku
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Concordance with NCCN treatment guidelines: Relations with health care utilization, cost, and mortality in breast cancer patients with secondary metastasis

Cancer ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 4231-4240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabrielle B. Rocque ◽  
Courtney P. Williams ◽  
Kelly M. Kenzik ◽  
Bradford E. Jackson ◽  
Andres Azuero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Utilization ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Utilization Cost ◽  
Secondary Metastasis

scholarly journals Survival in stage I–III breast cancer patients by surgical treatment in a publicly funded health care system

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1161-1169 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Fisher ◽  
H. Gao ◽  
Y. Yasui ◽  
K. Dabbs ◽  
M. Winget
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Stage I ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Care System

scholarly journals Changing goals in the management of breast carcinoma patients towards preservation of feminity and quality of life

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-98
Author(s):  
Soumi Pathak ◽  
Ajay Kumar Bhargava
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Care Burden

Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women worldwide. In the developing countries of Asia, the health care burden on account of breast cancer has been steadily mounting. Over 100,000 new breast cancer patients are estimated to be diagnosed annually in India.1 As per the ICMR-PBCR data, breast cancer is the commonest cancer among women in urban registries of Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Calcutta, and Trivandrum where it constitutes > 30% of all cancers in females. Previous literature on mastectomy indicates that the operation may be perceived by the patient as a threat to her feminity. Breast cancer survivors have dissatisfaction with appearance, perceived loss of femininity and body integrity, self-consciousness about appearance, and dissatisfaction with surgical scars… Journal of Society of Anesthesiologists of NepalVol. 4, No. 2, 2017, Page: 96-98 

scholarly journals Health Care Utilization From Chemotherapy-Related Adverse Events Among Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravi K. Goyal ◽  
Stephanie B. Wheeler ◽  
Racquel E. Kohler ◽  
Kristen H. Lich ◽  
Ching-Ching Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Health Care Utilization ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals The lingering mysteries of metastatic recurrence in breast cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26
Author(s):  
Alessandra I. Riggio ◽  
Katherine E. Varley ◽  
Alana L. Welm
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Systemic Therapy ◽  
Initial Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Metastatic Recurrence ◽  
Metastatic Relapse

AbstractDespite being the hallmark of cancer that is responsible for the highest number of deaths, very little is known about the biology of metastasis. Metastatic disease typically manifests after a protracted period of undetectable disease following surgery or systemic therapy, owing to relapse or recurrence. In the case of breast cancer, metastatic relapse can occur months to decades after initial diagnosis and treatment. In this review, we provide an overview of the known key factors that influence metastatic recurrence, with the goal of highlighting the critical unanswered questions that still need to be addressed to make a difference in the mortality of breast cancer patients.

Demonstrating Higher Incidence of Advanced Breast Malignancies in Our Young Hispanic Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (11) ◽  
pp. 1787-1789
Author(s):  
Amanda Klein ◽  
Michael Villareal ◽  
Sepeadeh Radpour ◽  
Boone Goodgame ◽  
Sadia Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Advanced Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Breast ◽  
Hispanic Population ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Malignancies ◽  
Hispanic Patients ◽  
Breast Malignancies

Historically, the Hispanic population in the United States has had a lower incidence of cancer than the matched non-Hispanic population, despite disparities in access to health care, screening, and prevention. Our experience in Austin, Texas, directly contradicts this. We have seen a disproportionate amount of young Hispanic patients with advanced malignancies, particularly of the breast. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of advanced breast malignancies. We performed a retrospective review over a 10-year period (2003–2013) of all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Data were collected from the cancer registry. Patients were divided into two groups: Hispanic versus non-Hispanic descent, with a subgroup of those aged less than 50 years. Primary outcome was the incidence of advanced cancers (stage 3 or 4). There were a total of 3968 breast cancer patients seen in our Shivers Cancer Center from 2003 to 2013, with an overall incidence of advanced breast cancer of 11.5 per cent. Of the patients aged less than 50 years, 14.2 per cent had advanced breast cancer. However, the rate among Hispanic patients was 21.3 per cent, whereas in non-Hispanic patients it was 13.5 per cent, P = 0.002. Being Hispanic was found to be an independent predictor of having advanced malignancies at a young age (odds ratio 1.7, confidence interval 1.1–2.5, P = 0.01). Here in Austin, Texas, we have found a higher overall incidence of breast cancer among young Hispanic women. This is important to recognize because more efforts may be required to increase screening and health-care access to this population.

scholarly journals Awareness on Cancer and Barriers to Health Care Seeking Among Adults of Bardiya

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Chanda Sah ◽  
Srijana Aryal ◽  
Gita Neupane
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a leading public health problem worldwide. Low awareness on cancer leads to increase in burden of cancer diagnosis and treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to find out awareness regarding cancer among people. Total 100 samples were selected by using non-probability purposive sampling method. Semi-structured interview schedule was developed with the guide of the Cancer Awareness Measure (CAM) to collect data. Collected data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: The findings of the study showed that none of the study respondents were aware of all the nine warning signs of cancer. Majority (80%) of the respondents were aware that “a sore that doesn’t heal” and minority (15%) knew about “change in bowel and bladder habit” as warning signs of cancer. Regarding risk factors, majority knew chemical fertilizer and pesticides and unseasonal fruits and vegetables (90%), smoking (88%) as risk factors of cancer and minority (32%) knew about excessive sun exposure. There was statistically significant association between respondents’ level of awareness regarding cancer with education status (p= 0.011). CONCLUSION: Findings of the study revealed that more than half (68%) of the adults had low awareness regarding cancer. Emotional barriers (88%) were known to be affecting health care seeking behaviours for cancer. Therefore, it is recommended to organize health awareness campaigns addressing emotional barriers might improve in early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

scholarly journals Diagnosis and treatment pattern among rural and urban breast cancer patients in Southwest China from 2005 to 2009

Oncotarget ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (47) ◽  
pp. 78168-78179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuxiang Peng ◽  
Jia Wei ◽  
Xuesong Lu ◽  
Hong Zheng ◽  
Xiaorong Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Southwest China ◽  
Treatment Pattern ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Rural And Urban
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