Minimising Unnecessary Mastectomies in a Predominantly Chinese Community
Joint Authors
Tan, Mona P.
Sitoh, Nadya Y.
Sitoh, Yih-Yiow
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Recent data shows that the use of breast conservation treatment (BCT) for breast cancer may result in superior outcomes when compared with mastectomy.
However, reported rates of BCT in predominantly Chinese populations are significantly lower than those reported in Western countries.
Low BCT rates may now be a concern as they may translate into suboptimal outcomes.
A study was undertaken to evaluate BCT rates in a cohort of predominantly Chinese women.
Methods.
All patients who underwent surgery on the breast at the authors’ healthcare facility between October 2008 and December 2011 were included in the study and outcomes of treatment were evaluated.
Results.
A total of 171 patients were analysed.
Two-thirds of the patients were of Chinese ethnicity.
One hundred and fifty-six (85.9%) underwent BCT.
Ninety-eight of 114 Chinese women (86%) underwent BCT.
There was no difference in the proportion of women undergoing BCT based on ethnicity.
After a median of 49 months of follow-up, three patients (1.8%) had local recurrence and 5 patients (2.9%) suffered distant metastasis.
Four patients (2.3%) have died from their disease.
Conclusion.
BCT rates exceeding 80% in a predominantly Chinese population are possible with acceptable local and distant control rates, thereby minimising unnecessary mastectomies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tan, Mona P.& Sitoh, Nadya Y.& Sitoh, Yih-Yiow. 2015. Minimising Unnecessary Mastectomies in a Predominantly Chinese Community. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tan, Mona P.…[et al.]. Minimising Unnecessary Mastectomies in a Predominantly Chinese Community. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tan, Mona P.& Sitoh, Nadya Y.& Sitoh, Yih-Yiow. Minimising Unnecessary Mastectomies in a Predominantly Chinese Community. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1066968