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Epidemiological profile of breast cancer in a reference center in the north region of Brazil

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To describe the epidemiological data of women with breast cancer at a referral center in oncology in the northern region of Brazil. Methods: was carried out to collect information. Results: (c.2164G>Ap). Conclusion: In this study, the age at diagnosis of breast cancer was lower, the tumor subtype was more aggressive, and patients were admitted in more advanced stages. Overall survival is lower compared to national and international data. Despite the small number of patients referred to genetic testing, it is important to search for germline mutations to improve patients' diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Revista Brasileira Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

DOI: 10.61622/rbgo/2025rbgo27

Authors: Daniele Carvalhais França, Agnaldo Lopes da Silva, Anisse Marques Chami, Leticia da Conceição Braga

Institutions: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Mater Dei Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411346558