Differences in Clinical, Epidemiological, and Pathological Features of Breast Cancer in the Saudi Population: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Single Institution Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: In Saudi Arabia, breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women, significantly impacting cancer-related morbidity and mortality. The country's unique demographics and rapid socioeconomic development contribute to distinct breast cancer patterns. Objective: To analyze demographic and pathological characteristics of breast cancer with an emphasis on associations between the Ki67 proliferation index, tumor stages, and molecular subtypes. Materials and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 294 breast cancer patients from 2013 to 2019, recruited from the Comprehensive Cancer Center at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A one-way ANOVA and logistic regression were used to identify risk factors associated with elevated

SUBMITTER: Durrani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11988355 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature