WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Rasha Muhi Abdulsahib, Besmah Mohammed Ali and Lamees Adnan Shubber

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, with colorectal and breast cancer being the second and third most common causes of cancer deaths, respectively, Colorectal cancer is the most common malignant in the intestine. It ranks third in the list of most common cancers among men and the second among women in developed countries. Breast cancer patients are characterized by high levels of endogenous estrogen. However, only 18% of these patients are under the age of 50, and most cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in postmenopausal women. It is uncertain whether the risk of colorectal cancer is increased after a diagnosis of breast cancer compared to the general population. Objectives: To identify association the family history of colorectal cancer and breast cancer and whether there is a correlation among those with current cancer. Methods: Cross section study were conducted on 65 patients age ranging (30-71 years). Who they attended in Al Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, in Baghdad, Iraq. Data was collected from the medical records in the breast cancer unit in the hospital for the period from (1/1/2022 to 1/1/2023). Data were collected included patient demographic and risk information and receipt of screening mammography and/or one of four modalities to screen for colorectal cancer. Results: shows the presence of family history of breast cancer among the female participants, as 28 (43.07%) of the total 65 females had 1st degree, 27 (41.54%) 2nd degree of relatives had breast cancer, as such the results showed that 44 (67.69%), 14 (21.54%), 7 (10.77%) of females where they BIRADS 4, 5, 6, respectively. The results also showed that 7 (10.76%) of the females had a family history of colorectal cancer 1st degree among their relatives, and 7 (10.76%) of females have a family history of colorectal cancer of the 2nd degree among their relatives. The results also showed that 8 (12.30%), Fecal occult blood test (FOBTs) was positive for all participants. Conclusion: We conclude from this that the family history of relatives has a clear effect that makes the possibility of cancer high, and a scan must be done to detect cancer from those who have a family history, and there is a significant relationship between breast cancer, as it is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.

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