Diagnosis of breast cancer through the technique of mammography and thermography in women attending the General Hospital of Chilpancingo, Guerrero

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593682301093

• Palavras-chave: Breast cancer, thermography, cancer diagnosis.

• Keywords: Breast cancer, thermography, cancer diagnosis.

• Abstract:

  The objective of this research was to estimate the prevalence of breast cancer using the Thermography and Mammography technique, and risk factors in women attending the General Hospital. Material and methods: The women were invited to participate in a breast cancer screening campaign. A risk factor questionnaire was applied, those that were suspicious were referred to the oncologist. 

  Results: The average age was 42.46 ± 10.45 SD, with a range of 17 to 74 years. A 2% prevalence of breast cancer was estimated. The most frequent risk and/or protective factors were: obesity, sedentary lifestyle, breastfeeding, nulliparity, among others. Conclusion: The prevalence of breast cancer was 2%. The risk and/or protective factors found are those reported in the literature. The use of thermography is recommended as a complementary test to mammography.