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A STUDY OF BREAST CANCER IN AN IRAQI GENERAL HOSPITAL | ||
| AL-TAQANI | ||
| Article 1, Volume 21, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 18-23 | ||
| Author | ||
| Amal H. Atia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background : This study attempts to shed the light on some important factors influencing the risk of breast cancer such as family history, education level, dietary habits, hormonal contraceptives, etc … Patients and Methods: Survey for breast cancer was carried out on thirty seven female patients with breast cancer diagnosed between 2001 and 2003 in the AL -Kadymia Teaching Hospital . Parameters concerning epidemiological and clinical features are used in this study to determine the significance of the results. Results: The mostly affected age group was 48-55 years old . About 83% of our patients having a positive family history of breast cancer . The risk of breast cancer is increased in women with a first degree relative with breast cancer . Results also show that most of the women 89% were housewives . Conclusion: High relative frequency in Iraq , reflects the need for active screening and education programs . Although breast self – examination is reported to be less effective than mammography or examination by a trained physician , it is a valuable approach, simple, inexpensive, non- invasive and non-hazardous , it also encourages women to take responsibility for their own health . | ||
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