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Conference Paper: Breast cancer treatment choices in Hong Kong Chinese women
Title | Breast cancer treatment choices in Hong Kong Chinese women |
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Authors | |
Issue Date | 2008 |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/ANS |
Citation | The 2008 Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), Hong Kong, 12-16 May 2008. In ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2008, v. 78 suppl. 1, p. A6, abstract no. BS23P How to Cite? |
Abstract | Introduction: Survival following early-stage breast cancer is comparable
for women treated with breast conserving surgery (BCS) and those with
mastectomy. However, in a previous retrospective review of BCS in Hong
Kong Chinese women, we found the rate of BCS is low (21.9%) as compared
to that of Western countries. An in-depth qualitative interview study was
conducted which aims to examine the influence of clinical, socio-cultural,
provider communication and other factors on treatment decision-making
processes.
Methods: Patients with early-stage breast cancer completed surgical treatment in a university hospital were randomly selected in the study. A one-toone, tape-recorded, in-depth, semi-structured interview was conducted with
each patient. A questionnaire with four dimensions of social concern was
developed; these dimensions were self-image and sexuality, survival and cure
concerns, concerns on subsequent treatments, and role of family or friends.
Results: 20 patients with early breast cancer were recruited into the study.
9 patients had mastectomy, 9 had breast conservation and 2 had mastectomy
followed by reconstruction. Demographic data and stage of the disease were
comparable among these three groups. Survival and cure concerns were significantly more important than the other dimensions in treatment decisionmaking processes (p < 0.000). Surgeons’ recommendation on the treatment
was also a significant factor influencing treatment choice in patients with
breast conservation (p = 0.032).
Conclusions: Rate of breast conservation is low among Chinese women.
Surgeons’ recommendations, especially with emphasis on survival and cure
concerns, may help to encourage more Chinese patients to choose breast
conservation. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/182221 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 1.5 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.453 |
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dc.contributor.author | Suen, DTK | - |
dc.contributor.author | Wong, L | - |
dc.contributor.author | Kwong, A | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-04-19T04:13:02Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2013-04-19T04:13:02Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | The 2008 Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), Hong Kong, 12-16 May 2008. In ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2008, v. 78 suppl. 1, p. A6, abstract no. BS23P | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1445-1433 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/182221 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Survival following early-stage breast cancer is comparable for women treated with breast conserving surgery (BCS) and those with mastectomy. However, in a previous retrospective review of BCS in Hong Kong Chinese women, we found the rate of BCS is low (21.9%) as compared to that of Western countries. An in-depth qualitative interview study was conducted which aims to examine the influence of clinical, socio-cultural, provider communication and other factors on treatment decision-making processes. Methods: Patients with early-stage breast cancer completed surgical treatment in a university hospital were randomly selected in the study. A one-toone, tape-recorded, in-depth, semi-structured interview was conducted with each patient. A questionnaire with four dimensions of social concern was developed; these dimensions were self-image and sexuality, survival and cure concerns, concerns on subsequent treatments, and role of family or friends. Results: 20 patients with early breast cancer were recruited into the study. 9 patients had mastectomy, 9 had breast conservation and 2 had mastectomy followed by reconstruction. Demographic data and stage of the disease were comparable among these three groups. Survival and cure concerns were significantly more important than the other dimensions in treatment decisionmaking processes (p < 0.000). Surgeons’ recommendation on the treatment was also a significant factor influencing treatment choice in patients with breast conservation (p = 0.032). Conclusions: Rate of breast conservation is low among Chinese women. Surgeons’ recommendations, especially with emphasis on survival and cure concerns, may help to encourage more Chinese patients to choose breast conservation. | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.publisher | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/ANS | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | ANZ Journal of Surgery | - |
dc.rights | The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com | - |
dc.title | Breast cancer treatment choices in Hong Kong Chinese women | en_US |
dc.type | Conference_Paper | en_US |
dc.identifier.email | Kwong, A: avakwong@hkucc.hku.hk | - |
dc.description.nature | abstract | - |
dc.description.nature | link_to_OA_fulltext | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04524.x | - |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-42949100814 | - |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 151837 | - |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 151840 | - |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 145270 | - |
dc.identifier.volume | 78 | - |
dc.identifier.issue | suppl. 1 | - |
dc.identifier.spage | A6, abstract no.BS23P | - |
dc.identifier.epage | A6, abstract no.BS23P | - |
dc.publisher.place | Australia | - |
dc.description.other | The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Hong Kong, 12-16 May 2008. In A N Z Journal of Surgery, 2008, v. 78 n. Suppl 1, p. A6 Abstract no.BS23P | - |
dc.identifier.issnl | 1445-1433 | - |