Breast cancer screening in transgender population: Review of literature
Document Type
Article
Department
Breast Surgery; Surgery
Abstract
This literature review explores breast cancer screening practices among transgender individuals globally, emphasizing the overlooked population in Pakistan. With an overview of intersex and transgender terminology, the study delves into screening guidelines for transfeminine and transmasculine patients, considering hormone therapy and surgery. Worldwide statistics on transgender and intersex populations are provided, highlighting the unique challenges they face, particularly in Pakistan, where societal discrimination and healthcare barriers persist. Databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar from the Year 2000 till todate.The review synthesizes breast cancer screening recommendations in transgender population from ACR, WPATH, UCSF, and the Canadian Cancer Society, revealing variations in guidelines. It concludes with a call for tailored screening protocols for Pakistan's transgender community and recommends a comprehensive study due to the absence of data in Southeast Asia. The unstructured abstract underscores the need for nuanced, personalized screening strategies and emphasizes the critical gap in knowledge specific to breast cancer in this marginalized population.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
DOI
10.12669/pjms.40.8.9132
Recommended Citation
Tareen, S.,
Mooghal, M.,
Hamid, K.,
Zeeshan, S.
(2024). Breast cancer screening in transgender population: Review of literature. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 40(8), 1847-1852.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_breast/18