Survival Outcomes of Breast Cancer Patients in South India Over 20 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aimed to investigate the distribution and clinicopathologic features of breast cancer patients in South India, while also examining the overall survival (OS) and identifying predictive factors affecting it. Additionally, we aimed to assess the influence of risk factors on Disease Free Survival (DFS) and Distant Disease-Free Survival (DDFS).

Methods

This retrospective cohort study on breast cancer trends used comprehensive follow-up including regular patient contact, medical record review and collaboration with healthcare providers. Patients without follow-up information for more than 12 months were contacted by telephone, while those with no follow-up after 2 years were labelled as lost to follow-up.

Results

A total of 3256 patients were identified

SUBMITTER: Louis DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495449 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature