Table 1 The characteristics of breast cancer patients (n = 190)
From: Delayed presentation in breast cancer: a study in Iranian women
No. | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Age groups (years) | |||
< 35 | 25 | 13 | |
35–44 | 54 | 28 | |
45–54 | 72 | 38 | |
≥ 55 | 39 | 21 | |
Mean (SD) | 47.0 (11.3) | ||
Range | 24–82 | ||
Marital status | |||
Single | 8 | 4 | |
Married | 152 | 80 | |
Widowed/divorced | 30 | 16 | |
Education levels | |||
Illiterate | 56 | 30 | |
Primary | 78 | 40 | |
Secondary/Higher education | 56 | 30 | |
Number of children | |||
None | 20 | 11 | |
1–3 | 88 | 46 | |
≥ 4 | 82 | 43 | |
Family history of breast cancer | |||
No | 146 | 77 | |
Yes | 44 | 23 | |
History of benign breast disease | |||
Yes | 34 | 18 | |
No | 156 | 82 | |
First symptom seen | |||
Lump | 167 | 88 | |
Other* | 23 | 12 | |
Delay presentation (months) | |||
≤ 3 | 142 | 75 | |
> 3 | 48 | 25 | |
Mean (SD) | 3.8 (8.6) | ||
Range | < 1–60 | ||
Stage of disease (n = 165) | |||
I | 9 | 5 | |
II | 94 | 57 | |
III | 51 | 31 | |
IV | 11 | 7 | |
Tumor size (n = 170) | |||
< 2 cm | 21 | 12 | |
2–5 cm | 93 | 55 | |
≥ 5 cm | 56 | 33 | |
Nodal involvement (n = 165) | |||
No | 46 | 28 | |
Yes | 119 | 72 |