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Prevalence of Known Risk Factors in Uruguayan Women Treated for Breast Cancer at a University Hospital

Authors :
Cecilia Castillo
Nora Artagaveytia
Natalia Camejo
Lucía Delgado
Rafael Alonso
Ana Hernández
Source :
Breast Cancer : Basic and Clinical Research, Breast Cancer: Basic and Clinical Research, Vol 15 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2021.

Abstract

Introduction: In Uruguay, breast cancer has the highest incidence and mortality of all cancer in women. Knowledge of the distribution of risk factors related to disease development supports the implementation of prevention strategies in routine clinical practice. This study aimed to determine the epidemiological profile for breast cancer and the frequency of mammographic surveillance in the surveyed population. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among Uruguayan women diagnosed with breast cancer who were assisted in the mastology unit of the oncology service of the Hospital de Clínicas in Montevideo, Uruguay, from September 1, 2018, to March 1, 2020. Results: This study included 398 respondents, with a median (SD) age at diagnosis of 61 (34-86) years. A total of 310 respondents (78.0%) had 1 or more risk factors. Most women aged over 50 years (264 out of a total of 338 [78.1%]) underwent mammographic surveillance at least biennially. Conclusions: Consistent with international reports, most respondents had a risk factor. Among the group of respondents aged over 50 years, most underwent mammographic and clinical surveillance at least biennially. Although it is only possible to formulate conclusions about the surveyed women because of the study design, the obtained data further our understanding of the epidemiological profile of the Uruguayan population, which can contribute to prevention practices.

Details

ISSN :
11782234
Volume :
15
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Breast Cancer: Basic and Clinical Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....83ae219684305cb3436476ab67193f56
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/11782234211006667