Human immunodeficiency virus infection in breast cancer patients: The prevalence thereof and its effect on breast cancer characteristics at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital Breast Clinic, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa

SA Journal of Radiology

 
 
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Title Human immunodeficiency virus infection in breast cancer patients: The prevalence thereof and its effect on breast cancer characteristics at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital Breast Clinic, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
 
Creator van Zyl, Nikoli Minné, Cornelia Mokone, Dikeledi H.
 
Subject — human immunodeficiency virus infection; breast cancer patients
Description Background: Since the advent of highly active anti-retroviral therapy, improved immune functioning and prolonged survival of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients has been accompanied by an increased incidence of non-AIDS-defining cancers (NADC). Breast cancer is the most prevalent NADC among HIV-positive women. However, data regarding the interaction between these two diagnoses remain limited.Objectives: To determine the effect of HIV status on the presentation of breast cancer patients at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH).Methods: The age, gender, HIV status, CD4 count and tumour node metastases stage at presentation were recorded from the files of patients with histologically proven breast carcinoma, who had presented to the breast clinic at DGMAH from 01 January 2013 to 30 November 2017. Histological subtypes and molecular markers were retrieved from the National Health Laboratory Service. Prevalence of HIV among breast cancer patients was calculated. Cross-tabulations compared the variables between HIV-positive and HIV-negative groups. Statistical significance was assessed using Fisher’s Exact Test.Results: HIV status was determined in 129 breast cancer patients. Eighty (62.02%) were HIVnegative and 49 (37.98%) were HIV-positive. All patients were female. The mean age at presentation with breast cancer in the HIV-positive group was approximately 10 years younger, compared to the entire population and to the HIV-negative group (p 0.0001). No further statistically significant associations were observed concerning HIV status and other variables.Conclusion: HIV-positive women present with breast cancer at a significantly younger mean age. Breast cancer screening protocols may need to be adjusted accordingly in such patients.
 
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Date 2018-08-30
 
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Identifier 10.4102/sajr.v22i2.1361
 
Source South African Journal of Radiology; Vol 22, No 2 (2018); 7 pages 2078-6778 1027-202X
 
Language eng
 
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