Breast cancer in the young: A 10-year review of the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes at the Philippine General Hospital.
- Author:
Sittie Aneza Camille A. Maglangit
;
Arjel D. Ramirez
;
Mark Richard C. Kho
;
Rodney B. Dofitas
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
breast cancer;
screening;
young female
- From:
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties
2021;76(2):41-47
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
RATIONALE:Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world.
It is usually diagnosed in women 50 years old and older, but is
also found in younger women. Its occurrence in young women
led to questions with regards issues on its tumor biology, survival
and fertility. There is insufficient local data to formulate treatment
options relevant to this age group. This study reviews the data on
breast cancer in young female patients seen in a tertiary institution.
METHODS:This is a descriptive study involving a review of medical
records of young female breast cancer patients (<35 years of age),
seen at the Philippine General Hospital - Breast Care Center from
January 2008 to December 2017.
RESULTS:A total of 119 patients were included in the study. Of these
young female patients, 29.4% presented with locally advanced
disease (Stage IIIB) correlating with a high number of patients who
underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (38.7%) and modified radical
mastectomies with primary closure (62.18%).
CONCLUSION:Breast cancer in young females should be aggressively
investigated as it commonly presents in an advanced stage.
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