Breast Cancer in Pakistani Females

Zahira Amir Ali Khalfan*, Karishma Edgar**, Azim Zahir Ali***, Seema Sadruddin Samnani****
*-**-***-**** Students, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Karachi
Periodicity:May - July'2014
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.4.2.2771

Abstract

Breast cancer is the second most common reason for death among Pakistani females. Although the exact cause is unknown, it is highly associated with family history and increasing age. Mammography is the most common screening process and chemotherapy, radiations and mastectomy are the common medical-surgical interventions performed. Lifestyle modification, proper nutrition and exercises can help to prevent this issue. Lack of medical facilities, limited number of female oncologists and unawareness amongst people in rural areas of Pakistan are the major issues that need to be addressed to resolve the problem on a timely basis. Therefore, the nurse plays an important role in educating females about early diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer.

Keywords

Breast Cancer, Pakistani Females, Mammogram, Lifestyle Modification, Awareness Programmes.

How to Cite this Article?

Khalfan, Z.A., Edgar, K., Ali, A.A., and Samnani, S.S. (2014). Breast Cancer in Pakistani Females. i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 4(2), 11-15. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.4.2.2771

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