BREAST CANCER

Abstract

Object: Evaluation & distribution of established etiological risk factors in patientsof breast cancer in our local population. Study Design: Institution based non-interventionaldescriptive & prospective study Place & Duration: Department of Pathology, Liaquat Universityof Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro from January 2009 to December 2011. Material &Methods: One hundred & two cases of breast cancer diagnosed on HE staining were selected forthe study. Results: More than 50% were in 4th and 5th Decades of life. 94% were married and06% were un-married. 65% were in pre-menopausal group and 35% in post-menopause group.93% had positive history of breast feeding. None of them had ever taken oral contraceptive.Smoking history was present only in 9.80 % cases. 27% cases had family history of breast cancerin first degree relative & 13% in 2nd degree relatives. Majority (66.66%) were belongs to lowermiddle socioeconomic class. Conclusions: Surprisingly in this study marital status, parity, andbreast feeding not proved as protective factors against breast cancer.