Who are the Breast Cancer Survivors in Malaysia?

Ibrahim, Norkasihan; Dahlui, Maznah; Aina, E. N.; Al-Sadat, Nabilla

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.5.2213

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“…The cases reported in the first cancer registry was lower, 827 cases (19%) were reported in 2002. In a retrospective cohort study done by Ibrahim et al (2012), found that 24.4% of respondents were diagnosed at the age of 60 years and older.…”

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Older Women Breast Cancer Survivors: Decision Making, Sources of Information and Wellness Activities in Malaysia

Mohamed

Muhamad²

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Older Women Breast Cancer Survivors: Decision Making, Sources of Information and Wellness Activities in Malaysia

Mohamed

Muhamad²

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…The 5-year survival ranges from 43.5% to 75.7% (Taib et al, 2011;Ibrahim et al, 2012) in large partly because of late presentation (Taib et al, 2008). many do not complete treatment.…”

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The Decision-Making Journey of Malaysian Women with Early Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study

Abdullah¹,

Abdullah²,

Yip³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: The survival outcomes for women presenting with early breast cancer are influenced by treatment decisions. In Malaysia, survival outcome is generally poor due to late presentation. Of those who present early, many refuse treatment for complementary therapy. Objective: This study aimed to explore the decision making experiences of women with early breast cancer. Materials and Methods: A qualitative study using individual in-depth interviews was conducted to capture the decision making process of women with early breast cancer in Malaysia. We used purposive sampling to recruit women yet to undergo surgical treatment. A total of eight participants consented and were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. These women were recruited from a period of one week after they were informed of their diagnoses. A topic guide, based on the Ottawa decision support framework (ODSF), was used to facilitate the interviews, which were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using a thematic approach. Results: We identified four phases in the decision-making process of women with early breast cancer: discovery (pre-diagnosis); confirmatory ('receiving bad news'); deliberation; and decision (making a decision). These phases ranged from when women first discovered abnormalities in their breasts to them making final surgical treatment decisions. Information was vital in guiding these women. Support from family members, friends, healthcare professionals as well as survivors also has an influencing role. However, the final say on treatment decision was from themselves. Conclusions: The treatment decision for women with early breast cancer in Malaysia is a result of information they gather on their decision making journey. This journey starts with diagnosis. The women's spouses, friends, family members and healthcare professionals play different roles as information providers and supporters at different stages of treatment decisions. However, the final treatment decision is influenced mainly by women's own experiences, knowledge and understanding.

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“…Although cardiovascular and endocrine diseases outnumber cancer in many countries, cancer deaths is a significant contributor to premature mortality. Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among Malaysian women of all three major ethnic groups and the survival rate appears to have deteriorated (Ibrahim et al, 2012) even as death rates from cancer, including breast cancer,…”

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Complementary Alternative Medicine Use Amongst Breast Cancer Patients in the Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia

Knight

Hwa²,

Hashim³

2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer is a common cancer affecting women in Malaysia and the use of complementary/ alternative medicine (CAM) has been associated with delays in getting treatment. The aim of the study was to explore the use of CAM and the influencing factors in the Northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on a convenience sample of 100 Malaysian breast cancer survivors. Findings: The reported use of CAM among the breast cancer survivors was lower than in other studies but the types of CAM used had a similar pattern with nutrition supplements/vitamins being the most common. The factors that positively influenced the use of complimentary/traditional therapy were income and getting information from television or radio. Survivors with access to internet/blogs appear to have lower odds of using complimentary/traditional therapy compared to the respondents who reported no such access. Conclusions: Information transmitted via television and radio appears to have a positive influence on CAM use by breast cancer patients compared to other information sources and it is important to ensure that such information is accurate and impartial.

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Who are the Breast Cancer Survivors in Malaysia?

Cited by 30 publications

References 18 publications

Older Women Breast Cancer Survivors: Decision Making, Sources of Information and Wellness Activities in Malaysia

Older Women Breast Cancer Survivors: Decision Making, Sources of Information and Wellness Activities in Malaysia

The Decision-Making Journey of Malaysian Women with Early Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study

Complementary Alternative Medicine Use Amongst Breast Cancer Patients in the Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia

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