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Background: Female breast cancer is one of the causes of the highest cancer mortality and morbidity in the world. It is already known that there is a strong association between smoking and breast cancer. However, the association between smoking and tumor severity is not very clear. The objective of this study was to assess the severity of the breast tumor, using the tumor's molecular classification as a tool according to its immunohistochemical profile in smoking and non-smoking women. Methods: This is a longitudinal study in which 208 women with a diagnosis of breast cancer were followed for 17 months, 80 of whom were smokers, and all underwent anatomopathological diagnosis by core biopsy and subsequent immunohistochemistry, followed by treatment indicated according to the type and the clinical staging of the tumor. The severity of the tumor was assessed by its molecular classification according to its immunohistochemical profile. Results: Smoking was associated with higher mortality. The tumor with the most severe immunohistochemical profile was found in younger smokers. Overall, 19.7% of smokers and 10% of non-smokers had a triple negative tumor. The age of female smokers with triple negative was 48.2 years, and of non-smoking women was 52.6 years (P = 0.005). In 17 months of follow-up, mortality among smokers was 39.5% and for nonsmokers, 20%. Survival was statistically significantly lower among the group of smokers (P=0.01). Conclusion: Smoking is associated with greater breast cancer severity, as the risk for cancer severity was 5.5 times higher for the smoking group, and survival was statistically significantly lower among the group of smokers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New human displacements bring population reformulations. Black women participate in the process by moving from their countries of origin in search of a better future. In this context, this article aimed to know the reasons that brought the group to São Paul, Brazil. This was a descriptive, quantitative-qualitative, cross-sectional study, where 33 immigrant black women were interviewed. A script was prepared for the socio-demographic characterization and questions about the reasons for coming and the local receptivity. Data were analyzed from the Collective Subject Discourse. The reports showed that economic issues (21.3%), wars (15.3%) and violence (12.0%) leveraged the group's arrival. As for receptivity, the narratives highlight discrimination due to racism (45.5%) while 42% feel welcomed. The speeches indicated the need to organize an agenda for the reception and inclusion of specific migratory groups. It is noteworthy that the presence of the immigrant reconfigures and contributes to the development of society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Prostate cancer is an important condition, with low lethality when diagnosed prematurely. For this, one of the necessary procedures is to perform the rectal examination, which brings resistance among men. Symbolic and cultural issues encourage embarrassment and prejudice. To address the issue, a multidisciplinary health team developed a folder on the topic. Objective: To describe the preparation of a folder about prostate cancer. Methodology: We worked with action research, using exploratory and descriptive designs. The information was obtained through articles available online, in the period between 2011 and 2015, in the databases: Scielo, Lilacs and Google Scholar. Results: The interest and use of the material, which was made available at an event on prostate cancer, is scored as a result. The material ran out quickly. Conclusion: It is emphasized that more studies will be necessary to chancelar the folders as material of education and health promotion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]