Open AccessA comparative study of pre- and post-menopausal breast cancer: Risk factors, presentation, characteristics and management
Author(s) -
Aruna Surakasula,
Govardhana Chary Nagarjunapu,
K V Raghavaiah
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of research in pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2319-9644
pISSN - 2279-042X
DOI - 10.4103/2279-042x.132704
Subject(s) - medicine , breast cancer , cancer , menopause , presentation (obstetrics) , gynecology , disease , risk factor , stage (stratigraphy) , observational study , medical record , obstetrics , oncology , paleontology , biology
Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide and is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Indian women. This study evaluates the differences between pre- and post-menopausal breast cancer women regarding risk factors, nature of disease presentation, tumor characteristics, and management.