Vol. 7, Issue 3, Part B (2024)
Invasive ductal carcinoma among women attending Al-Elwiya teaching hospital (Tumor women center) in Baghdad
Author(s):
Israa Ihsan Ali, Najim Alkhaldy and Besmah M Ali
Abstract:
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women and the second most common cause of death from cancer among women worldwide. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) begins in the milk ducts of the breast and invades surrounding breast tissues. The aim of study is to find associated factors in relation to invasive ductal carcinoma.
Method: This descriptive retrospective study analyzed 100 women diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) at Al-Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital from January to December 2023. Data on demographic, clinical, and reproductive characteristics were collected from patient records. Descriptive statistics summarized the data, and ethical approval was obtained from the hospital's Ethics Committee. Inclusion criteria were women with confirmed IDC diagnosis and complete medical records within the study period.
Results: The study found that most women with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) were aged 50-59 years and predominantly housewives with primary education. The majority were overweight or obese, had mild physical activity, and a significant number had no family history of breast cancer. IDC was almost equally distributed between the right (47%) and left breasts (53%), with no bilateral cases reported.
Conclusion: The study found that most IDC patients were middle-aged, overweight, housewives with primary education and mild physical activity. A significant number had no family history of breast cancer. IDC was nearly equally distributed between the right and left breasts, emphasizing the need for targeted awareness and screening programs.
Pages: 114-118 | 209 Views 52 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Israa Ihsan Ali, Najim Alkhaldy and Besmah M Ali. Invasive ductal carcinoma among women attending Al-Elwiya teaching hospital (Tumor women center) in Baghdad. Int. J. Adv. Community Med. 2024;7(3):114-118. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/comed.2024.v7.i3b.331
