Breast Cancer at a Glance
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common female malignancy worldwide, with a lifetime risk of 12% for an average woman (1). In East Africa, BC is among the top three diagnosed cancers, however with increasing awareness, it will likely become the most common oncological diagnosis as already seen in Keny...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Surgical Society of Kenya
2018-10-01
|
| Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/breast-cancer-at-a-glance |
| _version_ | 1811247637588869120 |
|---|---|
| author | Bahaty Riogi Ronald Wasike |
| author_facet | Bahaty Riogi Ronald Wasike |
| author_sort | Bahaty Riogi |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Breast cancer (BC) is the most common female malignancy worldwide, with a lifetime risk of 12% for an average woman (1). In East Africa, BC is among the top three diagnosed cancers, however with increasing awareness, it will likely become the most common oncological diagnosis as already seen in Kenya (2, 3). Recent regional studies show BC to be prevalent in younger patients (below 50 years), a trend consistent since 2008 (3-5). Globally the mortality of breast cancer has decreased over the last half a century due to screening and advancement in treatment. Through screening programs BC is diagnosed early, leading to higher survival rates. Even with the advantages of increased survival and reduced mortality, screening is not without harm; it may lead to false positives, anxiety, costs, over-diagnosis of non-malignant lesions and over-treatment. |
| first_indexed | 2024-04-12T15:13:18Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-8a7343efa73c46f0a362c1b43d85a80a |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 1999-9674 2523-0816 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-04-12T15:13:18Z |
| publishDate | 2018-10-01 |
| publisher | Surgical Society of Kenya |
| record_format | Article |
| series | The Annals of African Surgery |
| spelling | doaj.art-8a7343efa73c46f0a362c1b43d85a80a2022-12-22T03:27:42ZengSurgical Society of KenyaThe Annals of African Surgery1999-96742523-08162018-10-01Breast Cancer at a GlanceBahaty Riogi0Ronald Wasike1Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, International Breast Oncoplastic Surgery Fellow- St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospital, LiverpoolAga Khan University Hospital, NairobiBreast cancer (BC) is the most common female malignancy worldwide, with a lifetime risk of 12% for an average woman (1). In East Africa, BC is among the top three diagnosed cancers, however with increasing awareness, it will likely become the most common oncological diagnosis as already seen in Kenya (2, 3). Recent regional studies show BC to be prevalent in younger patients (below 50 years), a trend consistent since 2008 (3-5). Globally the mortality of breast cancer has decreased over the last half a century due to screening and advancement in treatment. Through screening programs BC is diagnosed early, leading to higher survival rates. Even with the advantages of increased survival and reduced mortality, screening is not without harm; it may lead to false positives, anxiety, costs, over-diagnosis of non-malignant lesions and over-treatment.https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/breast-cancer-at-a-glancebreast cancer |
| spellingShingle | Bahaty Riogi Ronald Wasike Breast Cancer at a Glance The Annals of African Surgery breast cancer |
| title | Breast Cancer at a Glance |
| title_full | Breast Cancer at a Glance |
| title_fullStr | Breast Cancer at a Glance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Breast Cancer at a Glance |
| title_short | Breast Cancer at a Glance |
| title_sort | breast cancer at a glance |
| topic | breast cancer |
| url | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/breast-cancer-at-a-glance |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT bahatyriogi breastcancerataglance AT ronaldwasike breastcancerataglance |