Clinical And Demographic Characteristics Of Women Patients With Breast Cancer

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer represents the most common disease worldwide, with 7.8 million women diagnosed in the five years preceding the conclusion of 2020. Objective: This study determines the prevalence of breast cancer in the Babylon government and its correlation with age, familial history, and additional factors. Methods: The study analysis comprised 258 female breast cancer patients from the Babylon Health Department/Babel Cancer Center. Data were gathered from a validated information system containing verified healthcare data of Iraqi breast cancer patients. The study recorded the pathological, clinical, and demographic aspects of these patients. Results: The most incidents were reported among those aged 40 to 60. Furthermore, 30.23% of the patients had a confirmed family history of breast cancer. The percentage of female patients in urban areas significantly exceeded that in rural regions, comprising 74.42% of cases. The study also finds a statistically significant difference in the number of breast cancer patients between female employees (14.34%) and housewives (85.66%). Clinically, more than 68.99% of patients had grade 2 tumors that differed significantly from grades 1, 3, and 4, while 62.79% had tumor size 1 (T1) tumors that differed significantly from one another. Conclusions: Improving the national early detection program requires heightened public awareness through educational initiatives.