Clinical, sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of woman with breast cancer
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2017
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Magalhaes, Gabriela [UNIFESP]
Brandao-Souza, Camila [UNIFESP]
Fustinoni, Suzete Maria [UNIFESP]
de Matos, Jessica Carvalho [UNIFESP]
Schirmer, Janine [UNIFESP]
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Objective: To describe the main clinical, therapeutic and epidemiological characteristics of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the Perola Byington Hospital, between the years 2000 and 2006. Methods: This was a cross sectional study and quantitative nature. Data collection was performed using a structured form. Results: Most of the women were married, white, with low education, catholic and housewives. About 75% had at least one pregnancy, and 33.1% breastfed. Just over 30% had hormone replacement. Smokers were 14.7% and 2.7% were ex- smokers. The initial clinical staging of highest incidence are the II and III, representing together 66.5% of cases. Before the first consultation, 91.3% of women had no diagnosis of breast cancer and no prior treatment. Conclusion: Knowing the profile of women affected by breast cancer is essential for targeting of resources and decision-making.
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Revista De Pesquisa-Cuidado E Fundamental Online. Rio De Janeiro, v. 9, n. 2, p. 473-479, 2017.