Author :
Samuel Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Chioma Phyllis Nnamani, Chika Ubajaka, Jideofor O Ugwu, Olabande Osasuwen Ajayi, Gabriel Chidera Edeh, Francis Chibuike Anigwe1, Chijioke C Mbonu1
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11
Issue :
1
Abstract :
Background: In Nigeria, breast cancer is currently the commonest malignancy with about 40% of all cancer in women.
Aim: To assess the pattern of presentation, and treatment outcome of breast cancer among female patients in tertiary health institutions in Anambra State within five years.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study with 173 female breast cancer patients who had histological diagnosis and had received at least four courses of chemotherapy with a follow-up visit. Data was analysed using SPSS version 25.
Results: The mean age (in years) was 48.5±12.2. The commonest presenting complaint amongst the participants was breast lump 96.5% (167), while 1.16% (2) presented with symptoms of metastasis, 44.5% (79) were lost to follow up, 25.4% (44) were dead while 19.1% (33) were still alive with the disease. The mean duration of survival (in years) is 2.36±1.54, 95.4% (165) had a survival duration of
Conclusion: With most of the participants having completed secondary school and still presenting with stage III and IV of the disease it becomes glaring that education may not be the only barrier to breast cancer awareness and early presentation to the hospital. There is poor outcome in the management of breast cancer. We therefore recommend institution of screening and early detection programmes can help ensure early presentation.
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