Breast cancer incidence and mortality in Lower Silesia (Poland) between 1984 and 2003 — trends and perspectives

Bębenek, Marek; Pudełko, Marek; Błaszczyk, Jerzy

doi:10.2478/s11536-007-0014-6

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“…There are disparities in the size of the tumour at presentation in this study with that of the western world. In Poland, for example, the number of tumours detected with diameters ≤5 cm increased from 57% in 1984 to 81% in 2003 [ 30 ]. On the contrary, in Africa, only 52% of the patients have tumour size below 6 cm [ 31 ].…”

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Pattern of survival of breast cancer patients in a tertiary hospital in south west Nigeria

Ali-Gombe¹,

Mustapha²,

Folasire³

et al. 2021

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Background of the study: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in both developed and developing nations. The survival of breast cancer is increasing in developed countries with improved treatment modalities, while still very poor in developing countries. In Nigeria, few breast cancer survival data are available. Research design: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Objectives: To determine the survival of breast cancer patients and possible factors influencing it.

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Pattern of survival of breast cancer patients in a tertiary hospital in south west Nigeria

Ali-Gombe¹,

Mustapha²,

Folasire³

et al. 2021

ecancer

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“…As many breast cancer cases are detected early in Europe, many of the women could have breast conserving surgery (BCT). In Poland, for example, the number of tumours detected with diameters ≤5 cm increased from 57% in 1984 to 81% in 2003 [ 26 ]. On the contrary, in Africa, only 52% of the patients have tumour size below 6 cm [ 5 ].…”

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Epidemiology of Breast Cancer in Europe and Africa

Abdulrahman

Rahman

2012

Journal of Cancer Epidemiology

120

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Breast cancer continues to remain the most lethal malignancy in women across the world. This study reviews some of the epidemiological similarities and differences in breast cancer between white European women and black African women with the aim of optimising care for women with breast malignancy across the world. The incidence of breast cancer is lower among African women than their European counterparts. Majority of women in Europe are postmenopausal when they present with breast cancer; however, the peak incidence among African women is in the premenopausal period. Ductal carcinoma is the commonest type of breast cancer among women in Africa and Europe. However, medullary and mucinous carcinomas are more common in Africa than in Europe. While European women usually present at an early stage especially with the advent of screening, African women generally present late for treatment resulting in lower survival rates. There should be more research at the molecular level among African women to identify genetic factors that may contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer. There should also be improvement in the health care system in Africa in order to optimise care for women with breast cancer.

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“…Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour among women in the Europe [1], including Poland [2]. Effective preventive measures, application of diagnostic and treatment methods, and appropriately conducted rehabilitation provide the possibility of recovery and return to health [3].…”

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The effect of long-term gymnastic exercises on body composition changes in women after mastectomy

Socha

Pilch

Sobiech

et al. 2014

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This study describes the effects of regular 4-year-long rehabilitation exercises based on a 45 min exercise session 3 times/w, on changes in body composition of 23 postmenopausal women (experimental group -E) following mastectomy. Anthropometric measurements and body composition (BIA method) were compared between the E women and a control (C) group of non-exercising women (N = 20) who underwent the same surgical procedure. Following four years of regular exercise, significant increase in body cell mass (BCM) [kg, %] and intracellular water (ICW) [1] was observed (P < 0.05), whereas the content of extracellular water (ECW) [%] and extracellular mass (ECM) [kg] decreased (P < 0.05). Body mass, body mass index (BMI) and fat mass (FM) [kg, %], did not change significantly. Central fat deposition measured by waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and the waist circumference increased (P < 0.05), whereas hip circumference did not change. Compared to the C group the E group had a lower BCM, BMI, FM [kg, %], ECW [l, %] and ECM [kg] (P < 0.05), and a higher total body water (TBW) [%], fat-free mass (FFM) [%] and BCM [%] content (P < 0.05). Hence, regular exercise may have a positive effect on the abovementioned factors which are considered among breast cancer risk factors after mastectomy.

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Breast cancer incidence and mortality in Lower Silesia (Poland) between 1984 and 2003 — trends and perspectives

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Pattern of survival of breast cancer patients in a tertiary hospital in south west Nigeria

Pattern of survival of breast cancer patients in a tertiary hospital in south west Nigeria

Epidemiology of Breast Cancer in Europe and Africa

The effect of long-term gymnastic exercises on body composition changes in women after mastectomy

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