Study of Risk Factors Leading to Breast Cancer

摘要

OBJECTIVES: To identify different risk factors which lead to breast cancer.STUDY DESIGN: A prospective observational studyPLACE AND DURATION: In oncology ward of Inmol hospital of Lahore for two months i.e., from 5th August 2016 – 16th October 2016.METHODOLOGY: Population of 100 breast cancer female patients of varying age were randomly selected and a data collection formwas filled while face to face interview with each patient.RESULT: Among total of 100, mostly were above age 40 years. Positive family history (62%), obesity (55%), dense breasts (56%) andpregnancy after age of 30 years (80%) were among main risk factors seen in patients.CONCLUSION: An unvarying increase in risk of breast cancer is observed among those women who had positive family history. Age,obesity, pregnancy after age 30 years, increased estrogen level and physical inactivity are also considered to be main risk factors ofbreast cancer.