Breast cancer in Pakistani females
Document Type
Article
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan
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.
Publication (Name of Journal)
i-manager’s Journal on Nursing
DOI
10.26634/jnur.4.2.2771
Recommended Citation
Ali, Z. A.,
Edgar, K.,
Ali, A. Z.,
Samnani, S. S.
(2014). Breast cancer in Pakistani females. i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 4(2), 11-15.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_son/550