Type of publication:Conference abstract
Author(s):*Okeke C.R.; *Njoku G.
Citation:Breast Cancer Research. Conference: Symposium Mammographicum Conference 2023. Glasgow United Kingdom. 25(Supplement 2) (no pagination), 2023. Date of Publication: October 2023.
Abstract:Breast cancer affects women of all races without exception even though severity and survival rate are often diverse. In Nigeria about two thirds of women with breast cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage, with the possibility of metastatic spread (Akaro- Anthony et al., 2010). A mammographer performs breast imaging techniques that produce mammographic radiographs for diagnosis (American Society of Radiologic Technologist, 2017). In Nigeria, the breast screening programme is performed by radiographers with the additional mammogram-specific training which is comparable to what is found in the United Kingdom; however, the UK screening programme also makes use of trained assistant practitioners which is not obtainable in Nigeria (Lawal et al., 2015). The breast screening programme in Nigeria invites women between the ages of 40 to 70 years, and this is justified by the fear that in Nigeria, a higher percentage of breast cancer cases are seen in younger age groups than in developed world ((Jedy-Agba et al., 2012). The mode of invitation is through public awareness campaigns, but majority of the women in the population do not frequently participate in mammography screening due to high cost and religious belief. The screening programme in Nigeria encourages women to get screened every two years (Lawal et al., 2012). However, the UK breast screening programme advice women to have breast screening mammogram, once every 3 years and is currently inviting women between the ages of 50 and 70 years for breast screening.
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