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ASSESSMENT OF EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER IN AL-YARMOKE TEACHING HOSPITAL (BAGHDAD/IRAQ)
*Taymaa Majid Hameed, Khalid Kareem Rajab, Hiba D. Alameri and Bakir M. Shakir
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Introduction: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women globally, and organized national mammographic screening has been established as the gold standard for early breast cancer detection in the majority of developed countries. Objectives: To assess of early detection of breast cancer in Al-Yarmook teaching hospital in Baghdad / Iraq. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of breast cancer screening programs asymptomatic women. The study population of asymptomatic included 3130 women who attended breast clinic at the Al-Yarmook Teaching Hospital, from June 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023. The screening program asymptomatic included a clinical examination, ultrasound, mammography, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) or core biopsy. Results: The total number of participants without symptoms was 3,130. The total number of those clinically examined was 908, with 795 of them having normal results. Among them, 69 had non-tumorous breast diseases, and 44 had follow-up recommendations. Furthermore, the total number of participants who underwent ultrasound examination was 342, with 110 of them having normal findings, and 228 having positive findings. Among those with benign tumors, 208 were classified as BI-RADS [1, 2, 3], while 24 of them were classified as BI-RADS [4, 5], respectively. 4 participants with BI-RADS [4, 5] had clinically suspicions of cancer. The total number of individuals who underwent mammography was 1,880. Out of these, 764 had normal results, and 1,006 had benign disease. Among those with benign results, and 88 were classified as BI-RADS [4, 5]. Of the 88 with BI-RADS [4, 5], 22 were clinically suspicious. Additionally, 17 were referred for FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration), and 9 of them were referred for true cut. 10 individuals among them were confirmed to have breast cancer. Conclusion: The implementation of individual opportunistic breast cancer screening programs has resulted in a notable rise in the early detection rate of breast cancer and has improved awareness about breast cancer screening among asymptomatic women.
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