scholarly journals Breast awareness, self‐reported abnormalities, and breast cancer in rural Ethiopia: A survey of 7,573 women and predictions of the national burden

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondimu Ayele ◽  
Adamu Addissie ◽  
Andreas Wienke ◽  
Susanne Unverzagt ◽  
Ahmedin Jemal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Rural Ethiopia ◽  
National Burden ◽  
Breast Awareness

scholarly journals Improving Access and Adherence to Endocrine Therapy With Nurse-Based Intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 3) ◽  
pp. 15s-15s
Author(s):  
Sefonias Getachew ◽  
Adamu Addisse ◽  
Lesley Taylor ◽  
Eva J. Kantelhardt
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Endocrine Therapy ◽  
Hormone Receptor ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Tamoxifen Therapy ◽  
Rural Ethiopia ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Nurse Navigator ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The majority of women with breast cancer from low-income countries, including Ethiopia, present with advanced clinical stage disease, which results in limited and difficult therapeutic options and high mortality rates. In Ethiopia, breast cancer is the most common cancer. We found that 70% of breast cancer cases in Ethiopia are hormone receptor positive. Endocrine therapy is one of the treatment options recommended for breast cancer but that is highly underutilized in the country. Recommendations on interventions to improve uptake and adherence to therapy exist, but studies that have assessed the feasibility of implementing these are limited. Our study (n = 107) in rural Ethiopia revealed an estimated 53% 2-year survival rate in patients who underwent surgery only. In our pilot study, of 51 eligible patients 26 initiated therapy and one half of those adhered after 1 year. Our study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using a trained breast nurse navigator to improve patient adherence to tamoxifen therapy among patients with breast cancer in rural Ethiopia. Methods A cluster randomized intervention trial is being carried out in rural hospitals in southwestern Ethiopia from February 2018 to June 2019. We use hospitals in clusters as the units of randomization. The sample size includes four per intervention arm and control arm, with each cluster comprised of approximately 15 patients. Before intervention, all patients in the hospitals will receive tamoxifen therapy free of charge. Hormone receptor status of the breast cancer specimen will be determined before the initiation of therapy or throughout the course of therapy. The primary outcome of this trial is adherence to endocrine therapy on the basis of objective and subjective measures. Data will be collected with a prospective repeated measures approach. Analysis will be based on an intention-to-treat principle. Results The trial aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of the breast nurse intervention to improve adherence to long-term endocrine therapy and answer the following research question: does the nursing intervention improve long-term treatment adherence by patients to endocrine therapy compared with those who receive usual care services? Conclusion These data are essential to maximize the impact of trained nurse-based interventions on adherence to endocrine (tamoxifen) therapy among patients with breast cancer on follow-up. AUTHORS' DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family Member, Inst = My Institution. Relationships may not relate to the subject matter of this manuscript. For more information about ASCO's conflict of interest policy, please refer to www.asco.org/rwc or ascopubs.org/jco/site/ifc . Eva J. Kantelhardt Travel, Accommodations, Expenses: Daiichi Sankyo Oncology Europe

scholarly journals Clinical Breast Examination Campaign: Experience From Thiruvananthapuram, South India

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 137s-137s ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Jose ◽  
P. Augustine ◽  
A . Bindhu S ◽  
S. Rose Sebasitan ◽  
D. VA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Regular Screening ◽  
Breast Awareness

Background and context: Thiruvananthapuram has the highest breast cancer incidence in India and majority of cases are detected late pointing to the inefficiency of early detection programs. Primary health care providers do not advise regarding regular screening and most women never resort to any screening practices. Mammogram is not cost-effective and clinical breast examination (CBE) is not popular as a screening modality in our population. Aim: To describe the conduct, utilization and outcome of mass screening program conducted in Thiruvananthapuram. Strategy: A mass screening program with media publicity to motivate organizations and residential associations was planned. CBE was conducted by one of the five lady doctors who were trained by an expert breast surgeon at a tertiary care center to detect suspicious lumps. All suspicious cases referred to experts who would further evaluate the cases at a clinic outside the tertiary care center. Advocacy and expert service at accessible sites and availability of expert service outside the tertiary care center at convenient timings improved the acceptance of screening. Intersectoral coordination, community participation, accessible expert services and appropriate technology were followed. Program/Policy process: 9942 women had CBE along with breast awareness in 101 camps over 66 days and it was probably “the first ever marathon breast cancer screening campaign” in the world. Sociodemographic variables, details regarding previous screening, breast symptoms and known risk factors were collected. Anyone with suspicious findings was referred to experts. Outcomes: 868 (8.73%) women with suspicious findings were referred to experts who advised 258 mammograms and confirmed breast cancer in 16 women (1.61 per 1000 women). Mean age was 45.46 years. 82.5% had screening for the first time. Uniformity in examination, three levels of screening and minimum utilization of diagnostic procedures makes this campaign distinct from others. All participants are kept on follow-up through a free clinic maintained by a nonprofit NGO in Thiruvananthapuram. Effective planning and selfless service along with coordinated effort of an apex institution (Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram), a private medical college (Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram) and media partners were the key to success. What was learned: Early detection of breast cancer is possible by CBE, provided women can be motivated for regular screening and adequate expertise is available. CBE campaigns can improve screening behavior and breast awareness among women. Primary health care providers and mass media could educate women regarding the benefits of breast awareness and motivate them for regular screening. Proper referral system including certified intermediate referral centers should be in place to ensure the success of early detection by CBE.

scholarly journals BREAST SELF EXAMINATION

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 336-339
Author(s):  
ZEHRA PARVANI
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Breast Cancer Mortality ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Systemic Review ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Key Words Breast ◽  
Breast Awareness ◽  
Self Examination

Aim: The purpose of this systemic review is to explore the literature on breast self examination and on breast awareness. Objectives: To evaluate the importance of breast awareness. (1) To prove breast awareness is a an effective strategy for health promotion. (2) To clarify the difference between breast awareness and breast self examination. (3) To critique self breast examination as an effective method for screening breast cancers. Methodology: To review the literature supporting breast self examination and breast awareness Medline, CINAHL, Pubmed, Science Direct and Cochrane Databases were used. The key words “breast awareness”, “difference” and “breast self examination” were used in conjunction with “breast cancer”, “breast screening” and “health promotion” to search the recent articles of last 5 years from 2005 to 2010. Conclusions: It was concluded through the literature support that breast self-examination does not reduce breast cancer mortality whereas; breast awareness provides women with some knowledge about the breasts to fight breast disease and to reduce morbidity but not to reduce the mortality.

Breast self examination training and counseling as motivation strategies for breast awareness and participation in breast cancer screening programs

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1027-1027
Author(s):  
A. Artmann ◽  
M. Heyne ◽  
M. Kiechle ◽  
N. Harbeck
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Cancer Worry ◽  
Breast Cancer Family ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Breast Awareness ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Breast Cancer Family History

1027 Background: In Germany, the particpation rate in gynecologic cancer and the Bavarian breast cancer screening program is only about 30%. Therefore, the impact of counseling and raising confidence in breast self examination (BSE) by a structured BSE training on breast awareness, acceptance of screening offer, and participation rate was evaluated. For evaluation of the training quality, specified MammaCare data sheets and questionnaires were used. Method: Since 2003, 167 women (mean age 35 y; range 19–65 y; 61% ≥40 y) got intensive breast cancer counceling and were professionally trained in MammaCare BSE; 41% had positive breast cancer family history. In their beginner’s course, trainees got general BSE information, covering breast anatomy, breast symptoms, breast cancer screening and therapy. Participants practised BSE, after training on tactually accurate silicone breast models with simulated lumps in order to discriminate normal nodularity from lumps. After 3 months, the supervision sessions included BSE evaluation and - again - professional instruction. In a model exam false positive and negative findings were documented. In breast exams, performance technique and breast tissue coverage were assessed. At both initial sessions and after 12 months, questionnaires on BSE practice, experience, and compliance, cancer worry, acceptance and participation at cancer screening programs were evaluated. Results: Breast cancer worry, anxiety, and lack of information were the main reasons for program participation. Within 3 months after the base course, mean decrease of breast cancer worry was about 95%. Participation in gynecologic and breast cancer screening (≥40 y) more than doubled (94% and 86%). Even after 12 months, these numbers remain consistent. 80% of participants practice BSE monthly, and 46% reported changes in lifestyle regarding nutrition and obesity. Conclusions: Our approach emphasizes importance of self confidence and awareness for participation in cancer screening, also in women with breast cancer family history. Counseling, BSE re-evaluation and reinforcement are correlated with decreased breast cancer worry, a main barrier against participation in breast and gynecologic cancer screening. [Table: see text]

Screening and breast cancer: the role of breast awareness

1997 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise C.M. Toner ◽  
Nora Jodrell
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Awareness

Breast disease

2014 ◽  
pp. 687-700
Author(s):  
Chantal Simon ◽  
Hazel Everitt ◽  
Françoise van Dorp ◽  
Matt Burkes
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Benign Breast Disease ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Breast Awareness ◽  
Self Examination

Breast symptoms Benign breast disease Breast cancer screening Breast cancer Breast awareness means knowing what your breasts look and feel like normally. Evidence suggests that there is no need to follow a specific or detailed routine such as breast self-examination, but you should be aware of any changes in your breasts....

Supporting women with breast cancer during pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 340-341
Author(s):  
Grete Brauten-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Awareness

While offering specialist support, Breast Cancer Now is continuing to share the breast awareness message

Survival of breast cancer patients in rural Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 170 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pia Eber-Schulz ◽  
Wakuma Tariku ◽  
Christian Reibold ◽  
Adamu Addissie ◽  
Claudia Wickenhauser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Rural Ethiopia

Awareness Level of Nurses about Carcinoma Breast Risk Factors in Mayo Hospital Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2869-2871
Author(s):  
Nadia Majid ◽  
Usman Ali Rahman ◽  
Muhammad Kaleem Akhter ◽  
Farzana Iqbal ◽  
Humiara Yousaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Carcinoma Breast ◽  
Breast Awareness ◽  
Random Probability ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Aim: To assess level of awareness in nurses regarding risk factors related to carcinoma breast at a tertiary care public hospital Lahore Methods: It was a descriptive study. This study took place at Mayo Hospital Lahore. The nurses of different departments especially the oncology department were recruited. A sample of n=300 was recruited through random probability sampling methods. An adopted close ended questionnaire was applied. The data was interpreted and analyzed by SPSS version 25. The data was analyzed in the form of tables and graphs. Results: Of the participants nurses 67% knew that smoking is a risk factor for carcinoma breast. It was also found that 59% agreed that exposure to another person’s cigarettes smoke also can cause breast carcinoma. Results also suggest that 88% agreed that drinking more than one glass of alcohol a day also can cause breast cancer. Moreover results suggest 71% agreed that being overweight (BMI>25) also can cause breast carcinoma. Results also suggest that 54% agreed that being over 70 years old can lead to breast cancer. Conclusion: Overall knowledge related to risk factors of breast carcinoma among nurses was satisfactory. Top rating risk factors were, smoking cigarettes and family history. Moreover, nurses knowledge regarding breast carcinoma symptoms and signs was also good among participants MeSH: Carcinoma Breast, Awareness, Risk Factor

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