2008
DOI: 10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v7i0.6566
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Câncer de mama e fatores associados

Abstract: RESUMOO câncer de mama é a maior causa de morte da mulher brasileira, representando aproximadamente 20% dos casos de neoplasias e 15% das mortes. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a existência de fatores de risco associado ao câncer de mama entre as mulheres que realizaram mastectomia. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo-exploratório, com 19 mulheres mastectomizadas que procuraram o serviço de protetização ou fisioterapia, no período de março de 2004 a abril de 2005, na Fundação Centro de Reabilitação Dom Aqui… Show more

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“…Similar findings appeared in a study where 5.26% of the interviewed women had some relative (mother, sister or daughter) with breast cancer (3) . In both studies, a small number of women had some first-degree relatives with breast cancer, like in the present research.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
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“…Similar findings appeared in a study where 5.26% of the interviewed women had some relative (mother, sister or daughter) with breast cancer (3) . In both studies, a small number of women had some first-degree relatives with breast cancer, like in the present research.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 87%
“…Another study reports the Caucasian race as a risk factor for the development of breast cancer, besides the woman's advanced age (3) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These results demonstrate the immediate need for more effective measures to reduce deaths. Early diagnosis, preparation of health care professionals and public awareness are measures that contribute in a significant way to reduce these rates (Borghesan et al, 2008;Pereira et al, 2011).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%