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Literacy and different Stages at diagnosis of Female Breast Cancers: A Retrospective Study from a Regional Cancer Centre

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Author Affiliations

  • 1 Department of Hospital Cancer Registry, Dr.B Borooah Cancer Institute, Gopinath Nagar, Guwahati-781016, INDIA
  • 2 Department of Pathology, Dr.B Borooah Cancer Institute, Gopinath Nagar, Guwahati-781016, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Medical Sci., Volume 2, Issue (4), Pages 12-15, April,28 (2014)

Abstract

Breast cancer is a malignant disease that occurs in the breast tissues of females and rarely encountered even in males. It is known that females with higher education are likely to have a better survival. The female literacy in Assam is low compared to male literacy rate of 73.1%, which may be attributed to multiple factors prevalent in our society. There is also a perception amongst the public that patients who are educated and qualified are likely to be diagnosed in early Stage breast cancers. In this retrospective study, we had tried to see the various educational levels of female breast cancer patients and correlate their educational levels with the various stages at presentation. Our study has demonstrated that formal education of females may lower the proportion of advanced cancers of breast in our population, but formal education is not alone sufficient for the detection of early breast cancers. Community based participation by non-governmental organizations and others to impart awareness on self breast examination to all women without any biases in regards to their education will be beneficial in our population.

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