RT  - European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
ID  - 10.12892/ejgo3566.2017
T1  - The knowledge of risk factors and prevention of breast cancer in Polish women
A1  - K. Chmaj-Wierzchowska
A1  - M.U. Jurczyk
A1  - B. Czech-Szczapa
A1  - M. Wilczak
K1  - isk factors; Prevention; Breast cancer; Predisposing factors; Familial history; Hormone treatment; Contraceptive pills.
YR  - 2017
SP  - 387
AB  - <p><i>Purpose: </i>Currently, breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies among women and it constitutes a significant medical, economic, and social problem. <i>Materials and Methods: </i>The study was conducted in a group of 600 healthy women (aged 18 to 88 years) between September 2011 and February 2015 living in the region of Wielkopolska (Poland) in a private gynecological practice. A survey questionnaire designed specifically for purposes of the study was a tool used to conduct the study. <i>Results: </i>With regards to risk factors for breast cancer: 93% - familial history of breast cancer, 46% - use of hormone treatment, and 40.16% - taking contraceptive pills. <i>Conclusions: </i>A significant component of breast cancer prevention should be providing information regarding prevention tests and increasing accessibility to medical services.</p>