Abstract 78: Breast Cancer in Kumasi: Recent Progress

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Abstract Purpose: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in Ghanaian women and the leading cause of cancer mortality. There have been significant improvements in the management of breast disease over the years through various partnerships and interventions. This work set out to assess one such intervention, led by the International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes (ICSBCS) and its impact on the improved management and outcomes of breast cancer. Methods: The study was conducted at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital from January 2013 to December 2019. Patients with confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer were retrospectively assessed for presentation, mode of tissue diagnosis, immunohistochemistry and staging. Results: Three Hundred and eleven(311) breast cancer patients were recruited. Only Sixty eight(68)patients were above 60 years. Ninety five percent(95%) of patients were diagnosed by core needle biopsy, a newly implemented modality. Hormone receptor positivity was 30%. Stage III and IV disease accounted for 72% of cases Conclusion: Significant improvements through ICSBCS training and assistance, led to better core needle biopsy practices and immunohistochemistry, both of which are necessary for treatment decision making, Late stage at presentation still remains a challenge in the management of breast cancer. Citation Format: Ishmael Kyei, International Center For The Study Of Breast Cancer Subtypes Icsbcs Collaborators, Lisa Newman, Melissa Davis. Breast Cancer in Kumasi: Recent Progress [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 9th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research; Global Cancer Research and Control: Looking Back and Charting a Path Forward; 2021 Mar 10-11. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2021;30(7 Suppl):Abstract nr 78.