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Breast Cancer Research in the Caribbean: Analysis of Reports From 1975 to 2017

Authors :
Camille Ragin
Rishika Banydeen
Christine Zhang
Athena Ben
Victoria Calabrese
Nina N. Villa
Jade Reville
Shaoni Dasgupta
Mausumi Bandyopadhyay
Delroy Louden
Subhajit Dasgupta
Source :
Journal of Global Oncology, Vol 4, Pp 1-21 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2018.

Abstract

Purpose: Breast cancer is among the leading causes of death resulting from cancer in Caribbean women. Studies examining exogenous and genetically predetermined endogenous risk factors are critical to define breast cancer susceptibility in Caribbean women. The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the existing scientific literature in the last 42 years (1975 to 2017) to describe the body of research generated for the population of this region and determine future research directions. Methods: We selected published research articles using a combination of definite keyword searches in PubMed. Only articles presenting the Caribbean population as the focus of their research objectives were included in this analysis. Results: Studies on breast cancer in the Caribbean are limited. A majority of publications on Caribbean populations were descriptive, focusing on cancer trends and clinicopathologic factors. High incidence and mortality rates for breast cancer are reported for the region, and there seem to be some differences between countries in the frequency of cases according to age at presentation. A limited number of epidemiologic, behavioral, and genetic and molecular studies were conducted in more recent years. Conclusion: A regional strategy for cancer registration is needed for the Caribbean to address possible underestimates of breast cancer incidence. Furthermore, behavioral, molecular, genetic, and epidemiologic investigations of breast cancer are critical to address the concerns related to currently described high incidence and mortality rates in the Caribbean.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23789506
Volume :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Global Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4cb8a30645984bda97e2d4244103c542
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1200/JGO.18.00044