Breast cancer

The Pathology of Breast Cancer in Jamaica: The National Public Health Laboratory Study

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)

Pages:

177–81

Synopsis:

The pathologic features of breast cancer documented at the National Public Health Laboratory in Jamaica are consistent with patient presentation at relatively advanced stages of disease, and highlight the need for urgent public health intervention, particularly the development of a national screening programme.

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Objective: To document the pathologic features of breast cancer in Jamaica.

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e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

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Clinicopathologic Features of Breast Disease in Jamaica: Findings of The Jamaican Breast Disease Study, 2000–2002

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Vol 57, issue 2 (2008)

Pages:

90–4

Synopsis:

The majority of patients presenting with breast disease at the University Hospital of the West Indies are young women with clinically benign disease. A low prevalence of clinically significant premalignant disease supports the need for improved breast cancer screening in the population.

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Objective: To describe the clinicopathologic profile of breast disease in Jamaica.

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

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Breast Imaging Update

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 4 (2007)

Pages:

351–4

Synopsis:

Early detection of breast cancer has been shown to decrease death rate. In Jamaica, there is a low screening rate. The authors review the various imaging modalities and their roles, particularly the continued importance of mammographic screening.

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e-Published: 03 Jul, 2013

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The Prevalence and Significance of Oestrogen Receptor (ER) Positivity in Breast Cancer at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica

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Vol 61, Issue 8 (2012)

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10.7727/wimj.2012.121

Pages:

795–801

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Oestrogen receptor (ER) status was positive in 125 (63%) and negative in 74 (37%) patients diagnosed with breast cancer. By comparing the cohorts of ER negative to ER positive patients, one can accurately identify which clinical variables bear clinical significance in this population and are affected by ER status, as well as impact patient outcome.

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Objective: To identify the prevalence of oestrogen receptor (ER) positivity, and determine the relationship of ER status with patient and tumour characteristics, in patients with breast cancer.

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