Breast cancer screening programme: experience from Eastern province, Saudi Arabia

Mulhim, Fatma Al; Syed, Anum; Bagatadah, W A; Muhanna, A F Al

doi:10.26719/2015.21.2.111

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“…The mean age of patients with breast cancer was significantly higher than of the controls ( p <0.05). However, the mean age of these patients in the current study was 5-10 years lower than that reported in the Saudi Cancer Registry 25 and the study by Al Mulhim et al 26 In addition to age, the World Health Organization, 27 also reported that other factors associated with breast cancer risk include late age at marriage, early menarche, late menopause, and long menstrual history. Our findings revealed a later age at menopause in patients with breast cancer than in controls, which is in line with previous findings.…”

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A descriptive study of vitamin D and other nutritional factors in breast cancer patients in Saudi Arabia

AlFaris

AlKehayez

Almushawah

et al. 2018

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Objectives:To assess the role of serum vitamin D and other nutritional factors in women with breast cancer in Saudi.Methods:A total of 500 women (250 patients with breast cancer and 250 controls) aged 30-60 years were recruited from King Saud Medical City and King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between May 2015 and June 2016. In this cross-sectional study, blood pressure, plasma concentrations of vitamin D, and calcium levels were evaluated. A 3-day dietary record was used to assess dietary intake.Results:The mean body mass index was 31.2±7.0 kg/m2 for the breast cancer group and 30.7±7.6 kg/m2 for the control group. More than 80% of the participants had insufficient vitamin D levels (<75.0 nmol/L). The mean cholesterol intake was significantly (p=0.001) lower in the control group (233.1±75.1 mg) than in the breast cancer group (257.2±84.8 mg). Breast density was found to be significantly associated with vitamin D deficiency-symptoms. Severe paresthesia was also significantly associated with breast cancer. The incidence of other vitamin D deficiency-symptoms was significantly higher in the control group.Conclusion:Due to prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia, it is difficult to determine the relationship to breast cancer. The incidence of it is associated with old age and high cholesterol intake, and paresthesia may be a symptom of breast cancer.

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A descriptive study of vitamin D and other nutritional factors in breast cancer patients in Saudi Arabia

AlFaris

AlKehayez

Almushawah

et al. 2018

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“…For screening programs to be successful at the population level, strategic implementation should be coordinated at the national level and include educational components, as well monitoring and evaluation to ensure success and sustainability. Opportunistic screening programs in the past have been hampered by low participation rates due to anxiety, misperception of the screening’s purpose, and a general sense that cancer at any stage is a death sentence (Al Mulhim et al 2015 ; Al-Zalabani et al 2016 ). Civil engagement through education and advocacy is therefore an important pillar of successful and sustainable screening programs.…”

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Burden of cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2005–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 Study

Fitzmaurice¹

2017

Int J Public Health

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ObjectivesTo estimate incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) between 2005 and 2015.MethodsVital registration system and cancer registry data from the EMR region were analyzed for 29 cancer groups in 22 EMR countries using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015 methodology.ResultsIn 2015, cancer was responsible for 9.4% of all deaths and 5.1% of all DALYs. It accounted for 722,646 new cases, 379,093 deaths, and 11.7 million DALYs. Between 2005 and 2015, incident cases increased by 46%, deaths by 33%, and DALYs by 31%. The increase in cancer incidence was largely driven by population growth and population aging. Breast cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia were the most common cancers, while lung, breast, and stomach cancers caused most cancer deaths.ConclusionsCancer is responsible for a substantial disease burden in the EMR, which is increasing. There is an urgent need to expand cancer prevention, screening, and awareness programs in EMR countries as well as to improve diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care services.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s00038-017-0999-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…From 2009-2010, the program covered only four centers, and 14 centers were covered by October 2013. 18 …”

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Patterns, knowledge, and barriers of mammography use among women in Saudi Arabia

Al‐Wassia

Farsi

Merdad

et al. 2017

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Objectives:To assess mammography utilization and knowledge, and to determine barriers associated with mammography utilization among Saudi women.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 5 main geographic regions of Saudi Arabia from February 2015 to May 2015. The sample comprised women aged ≥40 years. Associations between socio-demographic factors and mammography use were tested using chi-square test. Predictors of mammography use were assessed by logistic regression.Results:A total of 3,245 women were surveyed, with 40% reporting ever having a mammogram. As indicated by the univariable analyses, older age (≥60 years), being single or divorced, having <2 children, not completing high school, and having a family history (hx) of breast cancer were significantly associated with never having a mammogram. Participants of older age (odds ratio [OR] 51-60 versus 41-50 = 0.6, 95% CI: 0.5-0.7 and OR >60 versus 41-50 = 0.5, 95% CI: 0.3-0.8), and divorced (OR divorced versus married = 0.6, 95% CI: 0.5-0.8] were less likely to have had a mammogram, while participants with no family hx of breast cancer (OR no family hx versus family hx = 1.5, 95% CI: 1.3-1.8)were more likely to have had a mammogram.Conclusion:Mammography utilization and knowledge are low in Saudi Arabia. Increasing the awareness of breast cancer screening through educational programs could help women overcome existing barriers and misconceptions.

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Breast cancer screening programme: experience from Eastern province, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 30 publications

References 9 publications

A descriptive study of vitamin D and other nutritional factors in breast cancer patients in Saudi Arabia

A descriptive study of vitamin D and other nutritional factors in breast cancer patients in Saudi Arabia

Burden of cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2005–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 Study

Patterns, knowledge, and barriers of mammography use among women in Saudi Arabia

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