[Follow-up in patients with early breast cancer].

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Date publication

octobre 2011

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr CHAIGNEAU Loïc, Pr PIVOT Xavier


Tous les auteurs :
Maurina T, Chaigneau L, Bazan F, Villanueva C, Thiery-Vuillemin A, Kalbacher E, Curtit E, Cals L, N'guyen T, Pivot X

Résumé

Breast cancer incidence remains the highest among gynaecologic neoplasms. Once they have achieved their treatments, patients should undergo careful follow-up. It aims at detecting early local recurrence or controlateral breast cancer. Based on large cohorts, clinical and radiological follow-up procedures come from guidelines realised by scientific organisations. We evaluated our regional practices in Franche-Comte and compared them to current guidelines. Patients with early breast cancer positive for hormonal receptors filled a questionnaire concerning their follow-up. It included patients treated from 1999 to 2005. When frequency of consultation is evaluated, only half of the patients undergo what is recommended. Whereas mammography and non-validated complementary exams are more regularly realised. Patients consulting more one practician have a better compliance. Our study underlines significant disparities among patients follow-up. Better interactions between physicians and a greater implication of patients in their follow-up would increase its quality.

Référence

Bull Cancer. 2011 Oct 1;98(9):1091-106