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Clinical, sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of woman with breast cancer
Perfil clínico, sociodemográfico e epidemiológico da mulher com câncer de mama
Perfil clínico, socio-demográfica y epidemiológica de las mujeres con cáncer de mama
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Abstract Objective: To describe the main clinical, therapeutic and epidemiological characteristics of women diagnosed
with breast cancer in the Pérola Byington Hospital, between the years 2000 and 2006. Methods: This was a cross
sectional study and quantitative nature. Data collection was performed using a... view more
Objective: To describe the main clinical, therapeutic and epidemiological characteristics of women diagnosed
with breast cancer in the Pérola Byington Hospital, between the years 2000 and 2006. Methods: This was a cross
sectional study and quantitative nature. Data collection was performed using a structured form. Results: Most
of the women were married, white, with low education, catholic and housewives. About 75% had at least one
pregnancy, and 33.1% breastfed. Just over 30% had hormone replacement. Smokers were 14.7% and 2.7% were
ex-smokers. The initial clinical staging of highest incidence are the II and III, representing together 66.5% of cases.
Before the first consultation, 91.3% of women had no diagnosis of breast cancer and no prior treatment. Conclusion:
Knowing the profile of women affected by breast cancer is essential for targeting of resources and decision-making.... view less
Keywords
cancer; woman; epidemiology; social factors; demographic factors; health promotion; early diagnosis; Brazil; South America
Classification
Medicine, Social Medicine
Free Keywords
Breast neoplasms
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 473-479
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 9 (2017) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i2.473-479
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed