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Adhikari A, Kashyap B, Acharya S, Sharma S, Gurung S, Yadav RK, Budhathoki P. Knowledge and practice regarding cancer screening in Nepal: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:382-391. [PMID: 38222683 PMCID: PMC10783334 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Background Cancer screening utilization can aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer. However, the current scenario of the knowledge and practice regarding cancer screening remains unclear as the authors do not have sufficient studies. Hence, the authors conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the situation of cancer screening utilization and knowledge. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted to identify all studies on knowledge and practice regarding cancer screening in the Nepalese population. Data extraction and analysis were done with SPSS and CMA-3. Results The authors identified a total of 5238 studies after database searching, and 19 studies were included in a narrative synthesis. Lack of awareness and knowledge was the major barrier in cervical, breast, and testicular cancer screening. In cervical cancer screening, the most common reason for screening was the advice of health personnel in 85% of respondents, and the barrier was lack of awareness in 49.33% of participants. Conclusion The knowledge and practice of cancer screening is lacking in Nepal, as shown by our review. More educational and awareness programs, easy access to screening services, and elimination of sociocultural barriers are necessary to increase the utilization of screening services.
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Khani Jeihooni A, Moayedi ZS, Momenabadi V, Ghalegolab F, Afzali Harsini P. Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) on Doing Breast Self-examination in a Sample of Iranian Women. Breast Cancer (Auckl) 2023; 17:11782234221145417. [PMID: 36727092 PMCID: PMC9884953 DOI: 10.1177/11782234221145417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background Breast self-examination (BSE) is an important part of health care for all women in every stage of life. This study aimed to investigate the effect of theory of planned behavior (TPB) on doing BSE in a sample of Iranian women. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out to examine the factors affecting the BSE in 400 women. Then, a quasi-experimental study was conducted on 200 subjects (100 in experimental group and 100 in control group). The educational intervention for the experimental group consisted of 8 training sessions. A questionnaire including demographic characteristics, knowledge, and constructs of TPB was used to measure BSE performance before and 6 months after the intervention. Constructs of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control predicted the intention to do the BSE. Results The mean age of the subjects was 31.65 ± 7.59 years. The studied variables predicted 38.7% of behavioral intention (P < .001, odds ratio = 0.387). Six months after the intervention, the experimental group showed a significant increase in the knowledge, attitude, perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, intention, and BSE performance compared with the control group (P < .001). Conclusions This study showed that educational intervention based on the TPB was effective in promoting breast cancer screening behavior such as BSE. Therefore, it is suggested that health educators and health care planners use educational texts based on these constructs of TPB to increase their influence on individuals via screening behavior for breast cancer.
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- Ali Khani Jeihooni
- Nutrition Research Center, Department
of Public Health, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz,
Iran,Ali Khani Jeihooni, Nutrition Research
Center, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Shiraz University of
Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 71645-111, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Public Health, Fasa
University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of
Health, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of
Health, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of
Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Rademaker C, Bhandary S, Harder H. Knowledge, awareness, attitudes and screening practices towards breast and cervical cancer among women in Nepal: a scoping review. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-021-01688-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Breast and cervical cancers have emerged as major global health challenges and disproportionately affect women in low- and middle-income countries, including Nepal. This scoping review aimed to map the knowledge, attitudes and screening practices for these cancers among Nepali women to improve cancer outcomes and reduce inequality.
Methods
Five electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, Global Health, PsycINFO and PubMed), grey literature, and reference and citation lists were searched for articles published in English up to June 2021. Articles were screened against inclusion/exclusion criteria, and data from eligible studies were extracted. Results were summarised narratively.
Results
The search yielded 615 articles, 38 of which were included in this scoping review (27 cervical cancer, 10 breast cancer, 1 both cancers). Levels of knowledge regarding breast and cervical varied widely. The main knowledge gaps were misconceptions about symptoms and risk factors, and poor understanding of screening behaviours. Screening practices were mostly inadequate due to socio-cultural, geographical or financial barriers. Positive attitudes towards cervical screening were associated with higher education and increased knowledge of screening modalities. Higher levels of knowledge, (health) literacy and participation in awareness campaigns facilitated breast cancer screening.
Conclusion
Knowledge and screening practices for breast and cervical cancer among Nepali women were poor and highlight the need for awareness and education programmes. Future research should explore community health worker-led awareness and screening interventions for cervical cancer, and programmes to increase the practice of breast self-examination and clinical breast examinations to support early diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Koirala R, Gurung N, Dhakal S, Karki S. Role of cancer literacy in cancer screening behaviour among adults of Kaski district, Nepal. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254565. [PMID: 34255769 PMCID: PMC8277024 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cancer Screening is a key approach to detect cancer at an early stage and help reduce cancer mortality globally. Inadequate Cancer Literacy may pose a barrier to patient engagement in getting screened for cancer. This study assessed Cancer Screening behavior and its association with Cancer Literacy and other factors among adults of Kaski district, Nepal. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 180 adults from March to August 2019, selected using a multi-stage random sampling method. Data on demographics, history of cancer, use of naturopathy, fatalism, family support, cancer literacy and cancer screening behaviour were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, with the aid of face-to-face interviews. Cancer Literacy was measured using a cancer health literacy tool (CHLT-6), and Cancer Screening behaviour was assessed on the basis of the self reported information about having gone through any type of cancer screening in the past. Odds ratio (OR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was calculated to determine the strength of association using Multivariate Logistic Regression analysis. Only 43.4% of the respondents had Cancer Literacy scores more than the median and only 11.7% had ever gone through any Cancer Screening test in the past. In this study, Cancer Screening behaviour was significantly associated with Cancer Literacy [OR = 1.43, 95% CI (1.01–2.02)]. Similarly, significant association was found between Cancer Screening behaviour and other exposure variables such as age [OR = 1.06, 95% CI (1.02–1.11)] and gender [OR = 0.06, 95% CI (0.01–0.35)]. This study showed low cancer screening and cancer literacy scores amongst the respondents. This suggests that to tackle the ever increasing burden of cancer and hence, to increase cancer screening, we need to focus on improving knowledge and awareness about cancer, as well as, on targeting efforts towards people’s understanding of basic health and cancer terminologies.
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- Reecha Koirala
- Department of Community Programs, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal
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- Department of Community Medicine, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Lekhnath, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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- Kathmandu Model Research Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Community Programs, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal
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Matlabi H, Asgari Z, Morsali Asl S, Mousavi S, Rezakhani Moghaddam H. The Effectiveness of Health Belief Model Initiative in Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors among Women Health Volunteers. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 36:365-376. [PMID: 33849403 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2021.1896407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Knowledge of screening methods and regular diagnostic tests play an important role in reducing the incidence of cancers and their mortality. We investigated the effectiveness of health belief model initiative in breast cancer screening behaviors among women health volunteers. A quasi-experimental design and non-probability sampling technique was conducted during 2019 in Abhar, Iran. Two out of six health centers were approached and each was recruited in either experimental or control group. Based on the Iranian and standardized version of the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale, the different domains of the scale and breast cancer screening behaviors of eligible women health volunteers (n = 72) were evaluated. Then, seven training sessions were designed and implemented for the intervention group using local language and different educational approaches. The participants were reevaluated according to the same questionnaire three months after the intervention. There was a meaningful difference regarding breast self-exam, knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers among both the control and intervention groups before and after the intervention. Training programs using health belief model are crucial in developing breast cancer screening behaviors for women health volunteers. Thus, it is recommended that training programs should be conducted using individual behavioral models.
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- Hossein Matlabi
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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The association between health literacy and theory of planned behavior with performance of cancer screening tests among rural patients: Cross- sectional study. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-01358-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sathian B, Asim M, Mekkodathil A, James S, Mancha A, Ghosh A. Knowledge regarding breast self-examination among the women in Nepal: A meta-analysis. Nepal J Epidemiol 2019; 9:761-768. [PMID: 31285936 PMCID: PMC6611207 DOI: 10.3126/nje.v9i2.24684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Screening interventions for the early diagnosis of breast cancer are associated with better clinical outcomes. Developing nations such as Nepal reportedly have lesser frequency of female university graduates (UGs) and therefore public awareness and education remains central in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. The current meta-analysis was aimed to assess the knowledge about breast self-examination (BSE) among women of Nepal. Materials and Methods We have conducted the literature search using electronic databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane library and Google scholar. The search terms utilized were “breast self-examination”; “knowledge”, “awareness”; and “attitude” in various combinations AND “Nepal” in the title or abstract. Additional searches were conducted with the help of cross references quoted in the selected studies and review articles. Data were retrieved using excel sheets which were pilot tested. Data were independently abstracted by the four authors using a standardized data collection form. Findings from the various studies were pooled together for the sake of analysis, if appropriate. Results The search yielded 36 articles; 27 duplicates and review articles were excluded and a further 4 articles not relevant were excluded. Finally, 5 original studies met the inclusion criteria. Total pooled sample size for assessing knowledge was 1910. The overall pooled knowledge about breast self-examination was found to be 27% with a 95% CI [23-31]. Conclusion The pooled estimates demonstrated that the overall knowledge of breast self-examination was inadequate among women in Nepal. Therefore, prompt capacity building measures are warranted to enhance the public awareness towards BSE.
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- Brijesh Sathian
- Academic Research Associate, Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Surgery Department, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Academic Research Associate, Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Surgery Department, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Injury prevention coordinator, Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Surgery Department, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Research Coordinator, Clinical Research, Trauma Surgery, Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Research Coordinator, Clinical Research, Trauma Surgery, Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Professor, Department of Pathology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
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Steiness HS, Villegas-Gold M, Parveen H, Ferdousy T, Ginsburg O. Barriers to care for women with breast cancer symptoms in rural Bangladesh. Health Care Women Int 2018; 39:536-554. [PMID: 29505392 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1446958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Breast cancer survival rates in lower-income countries like Bangladesh are approximately 50%, versus over 80% in high income countries. Anecdotal reports suggest that, beyond economic and health system barriers, sociocultural factors may influence a woman's care-seeking behavior and resultant early stage diagnoses. To understand these barriers, we conducted 63 interviews (43 women with breast cancer symptoms and 20 men) in Khulna, Bangladesh. We identified socio-cultural barriers like neglect and indifference toward women, women's lack of power to use resources, and reduced support from family due to stigma. Interventions must address these barriers and improve the status of women in Bangladesh.
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- Heather Story Steiness
- a Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , St. Phoenix, Arizona , USA
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- a Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , St. Phoenix, Arizona , USA
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- a Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , St. Phoenix, Arizona , USA
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- c Perlmutter Cancer Center, Section for Global Health , Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, New York , New York , USA
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Yu FQ, Murugiah MK, Khan AH, Mehmood T. Meta-synthesis exploring barriers to health seeking behaviour among Malaysian breast cancer patients. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 16:145-52. [PMID: 25640342 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.1.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Barriers to health seeking constitute a challenging issue in the treatment of breast cancer. The current meta- synthesis aimed to explore common barriers to health seeking among Malaysian breast cancer patients. From the systematic search, nine studies were found meeting the inclusion criteria. Data extraction revealed that health behavior towards breast cancer among Malaysia women was influenced by knowledge, psychological, sociocultural and medical system factors. In terms of knowledge, most of the Malaysian patients were observed to have cursory information and the reliance on the information provided by media was limiting. Among psychological factors, stress and sense of denial were some of the common factors leading to delay in treatment seeking. Family member's advice, cultural beliefs towards traditional care were some of the common sociocultural factors hindering immediate access to advanced medical diagnosis and care. Lastly, the delay in referral was one of the most common health system-related problems highlighted in most of the studies. In conclusion, there is an immediate need to improve the knowledge and understanding of Malaysian women towards breast cancer. Mass media should liaise with the cancer specialists to disseminate accurate and up-to-date information for the readers and audience, helping in modification of cultural beliefs that hinder timing health seeking. However, such intervention will not improve or rectify the health system related barriers to treatment seeking. Therefore, there is an immediate need for resource adjustment and training programs among health professional to improve their competency and professionalism required to develop an efficient health system.
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- Foo Qing Yu
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia E-mail :
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Gupta S, Ghimire P, Shrestha S, Ranjit A, Kingham TP, Groen RS, Kushner AL, Nwomeh BC. Untreated breast masses: A cross-sectional countrywide survey of Nepal. Surgery 2015; 158:55-7. [PMID: 25633734 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2014.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Shailvi Gupta
- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco East Bay; Surgeons OverSeas, Oakland, CA.
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- Department of Surgery, Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; Surgeons OverSeas, New York, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Surgeons OverSeas, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Surgeons OverSeas, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital; Surgeons OverSeas, Columbus, OH
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Thapa B, Singh Y, Sayami P, Shrestha UK, Sapkota R, Sayami G. Breast cancer in young women from a low risk population in Nepal. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 14:5095-9. [PMID: 24175782 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.9.5095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The overall incidence of breast cancer in South Asian countries, including Nepal, is low compared to Western countries. However, the incidence of breast cancer among young women is relatively high. Breast cancer in such cases is characterized by a relatively unfavorable prognosis and unusual pathological features. The aim of this study was to investigate clinico-pathological and biological characteristics in younger breast cancer patients (<40 years) and compare these with their older counterparts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine hundred and forty four consecutive female breast cancer patients, admitted to the Department of Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal between November 1997 and October 2012, were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS Out of the 944 female breast cancer patients, 263 (27.9%) were <40 years. The mean age was 34.6 ± 5.0 years among younger patients compared to 54.1 ± 9.9 for those ≥ 40 years. The mean age at menarche was also significantly lower (13.5 ± 1.5 vs 14.2 ± 1.5 years p=0.001) while the mean duration of symptoms was significantly longer (7.6 vs 6.5 months p=0.004). Family history of breast cancer was evident in 3.0% of the young women versus 0.3% in the older one. Mammography was performed less frequently in younger patients (59.7%), compared to older (74.4%), and was of diagnostic benefit in only 20% of younger patients compared to 85% of older ones. At diagnosis, the mean tumor diameter was significantly larger in young women (5.0 ± 2.5 vs 4.5 ± 2.4 cm, p=0.005). Axillary lymph nodes were positive in 73% of younger patients and 59% of older patients. In the younger group, the proportion of stage III or IV disease was higher (55.1% vs 47.1%, p ≤ 0.05). The proportion of breast conserving surgery was higher in young patients (25.1% vs 8.7%) and a higher proportion of younger patients receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy (9.9% vs 2.8%). The most common histological type was ductal carcinoma (93.1% vs 86%). The proportion of histological grade II or III was higher in younger patients (55.9% vs 24.5%). Similarly, in the younger group, lymphatic and vascular invasion was more common (63.2% vs 34.3% and 39.8% vs 25.4%, respectively). Patients in the younger age group exhibited lower estrogen and/ or progesterone receptor positivity (34.7% vs 49.8%). Although statistically not significant, the proportion of triple negative tumors in younger age group was higher (22.4% vs 13.6%). CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer in young Nepalese women represents over one quarter of all female breast cancers, many being diagnosed at an advanced stage. Tumors in young women exhibit more aggressive biological features. Hence, breast cancer in young women is worth special attention for earlier detection.
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- Bibhusal Thapa
- Departments of Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal E-mail :
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Poonawalla IB, Goyal S, Mehrotra N, Allicock M, Balasubramanian BA. Attitudes of South Asian Women to Breast Health and Breast Cancer Screening: Findings from a Community Based Sample in the United States. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 15:8719-24. [DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.20.8719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Jones SC, Johnson K. Women's awareness of cancer symptoms: a review of the literature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 8:579-91. [PMID: 22934731 DOI: 10.2217/whe.12.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Improvements in cancer detection and treatment have led to consistent declines in mortality from many cancers. However, many patients present for treatment at a point where more invasive treatment is required and/or treatment outcomes are less than optimal. One factor that has been consistently shown to be associated with late diagnosis and treatment is delay in seeking help for symptoms. This paper reviews the literature on women's awareness of cancer symptoms and aims to identify knowledge gaps that need to be addressed in order to improve help-seeking behaviors. The discovery of substantial gaps in awareness suggest a need for improved community education regarding cancer symptoms.
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- Sandra C Jones
- Centre for Health Initiatives, University of Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia.
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Cancer Knowledge, Awareness, and Beliefs in Older Adults. TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2012. [DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0b013e318256ac9e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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de Jong N. Fatigue in female breast cancer patients: might its origins be more generic than we think? Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2012; 20:701-2. [PMID: 22092833 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01296.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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