Breast Cancer Patterns and Care in Southern India
Author Information
Author(s): Kuraparthy Sambasivaiah, Reddy Kumaraswamy M, Yadagiri Lakshmi Amancharla, Yutla Mutheeswaraiah, Venkata Phanindra Bobbidi, Kadainti Sarma VS, Reddy Ramasubba PV
Primary Institution: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, India
Hypothesis
What are the epidemiological, clinical, and survival patterns of breast cancer patients in a community hospital in Southern India?
Conclusion
The study found that Modified Radical Mastectomy was the most common surgical option, and that estrogen receptor positive tumors had better survival rates.
Supporting Evidence
- Of 1488 cancer patients, 122 (8.2%) had breast cancer.
- 96.7% of breast cancer patients had invasive breast carcinoma.
- The median survival for the cohort was 50.8 months.
- ER positive patients had better median survival.
Takeaway
This study looked at breast cancer patients in Southern India and found that most had surgery, and those with certain hormone receptors lived longer.
Methodology
The study included all breast cancer patients treated at the hospital from July 2000 to July 2005, with cytological or histological confirmation of breast cancer.
Potential Biases
The study may not represent the entire population due to the focus on a single community hospital.
Limitations
Many patients did not have data on hormone receptor status and axillary lymph node status.
Participant Demographics
94% of patients were from rural and semi-urban areas, with a median age of 50 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 30.7, 70.8
Statistical Significance
p=0.05
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