Breast cancer in Portugal: Temporal trends and age-specific incidence by geographic regions

Lacerda, G. Forjaz de; Kelly, Scott P.; Bastos, Joana; Castro, Clara; Mayer, Alexandra; Mariotto, Angela B.; Anderson, William F.

doi:10.1016/j.canep.2018.03.003

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“…The sample's age range was between 28 and 79 years, which aligns with the literature that breast cancer occurs both in younger and older women in Portugal (Forjaz de Lacerda et al, 2018). In this study, the most frequent surgical intervention was mastectomy.…”

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Avaliação da qualidade de vida da mulher com cirurgia da mama após programa de reabilitação

Rodrigues¹,

Gomes²

2021

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Background: Early breast cancer diagnosis and therapeutic advances have contributed to increasing survivorship, yet little is known about how women's quality of life (QoL) is affected. Objective: To evaluate the QoL of women who underwent breast surgery with axillary lymph node dissection after a rehabilitation program was implemented. Methodology: Quantitative pre-and post-intervention assessment study involving 48 women recruited from a Hospital Center between 2018 and 2019. A three-month rehabilitation program was implemented in the participants' homes. The instruments used were EORTC-QLQ-C30 and BR23. Results: After the program implementation, the participants' QoL improved in functional aspects (role, emotional, cognitive, social, body image, future perspectives) and symptoms (fatigue, pain, insomnia, systemic therapy side effects, and breast and arm symptoms). Conclusion: This program has positively influenced the participants' QoL, providing them with the knowledge and skills to take an active and informed part in their motor rehabilitation.

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Avaliação da qualidade de vida da mulher com cirurgia da mama após programa de reabilitação

Rodrigues¹,

Gomes²

2021

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“…Eight out of the ten European studies also reported an increase in incidence in women under 50 [ 61 – 63 , 65 – 69 ] with two finding no statistical change [ 60 , 64 ]. In Portugal, the magnitude of change was larger than observed in the US and Canada, with APC around 2.7 [ 63 , 66 ], but for the other countries the observed increase was ~1–2% per year.…”

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Incidence trends for twelve cancers in younger adults—a rapid review

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Many cancer referral guidelines use patient’s age as a key criterium to decide who should be referred urgently. A recent rise in the incidence of colorectal cancer in younger adults has been described in high-income countries worldwide. Information on other cancers is more limited. The aim of this rapid review was to determine whether other cancers are also increasing in younger age groups, as this may have important implications for prioritising patients for investigation and referral. We searched MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science for studies describing age-related incidence trends for colorectal, bladder, lung, oesophagus, pancreas, stomach, breast, ovarian, uterine, kidney and laryngeal cancer and myeloma. ‘Younger’ patients were defined based on NICE guidelines for cancer referral. Ninety-eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Findings show that the incidence of colorectal, breast, kidney, pancreas, uterine cancer is increasing in younger age groups, whilst the incidence of lung, laryngeal and bladder cancer is decreasing. Data for oesophageal, stomach, ovarian cancer and myeloma were inconclusive. Overall, this review provides evidence that some cancers are increasingly being diagnosed in younger age groups, although the mechanisms remain unclear. Cancer investigation and referral guidelines may need updating in light of these trends.

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“…Cancer incidence is growing all over the world, reflecting the growth and aging of the population and the increase of cancer risk factors (Bray et al, 2018). Breast cancer has proven to be the leading cause of female death worldwide (Ferlay et al, 2015), accounting for almost one in four cancer cases among women, and similar numbers have been found in Portugal (Forjaz de Lacerda et al, 2018).…”

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The Practice of Physical Activity After Breast Cancer Treatments: A Qualitative Study Among Portuguese Women

2022

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BackgroundWomen survivors of breast cancer treatments face significant challenges around initiation or maintenance of physical activity (PA) as they transit to recovery. Embracing their needs and preferences is important to increase adherence. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of Portuguese women survivors of breast cancer regarding regular performance of PA and individual choices and strategies that should be considered in designing effective interventions.MethodsThe individual semi-structured interviews (N = 20) were analyzed through thematic analysis, following an inductive process, seeking to identify the barriers, facilitators, and particular influencing circumstances associated with regular PA.ResultsFour themes and several contextual, emotional, physical, and social factors were identified as determinants of regular PA. Guilt, women’s duties, and altruism to help close relatives were identified as emotional and cultural factors that are less-found in the existing literature. PA showed influence both from health professionals’ counseling and from knowledge and beliefs held by these women.ConclusionWhile confirming the already-known impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatments on PA, which redefine participants’ availability to be active, the findings highlight beliefs and specific emotional factors that should be considered when planning culturally sensitive interventions.

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Breast cancer in Portugal: Temporal trends and age-specific incidence by geographic regions

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

Avaliação da qualidade de vida da mulher com cirurgia da mama após programa de reabilitação

Avaliação da qualidade de vida da mulher com cirurgia da mama após programa de reabilitação

Incidence trends for twelve cancers in younger adults—a rapid review

The Practice of Physical Activity After Breast Cancer Treatments: A Qualitative Study Among Portuguese Women

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