NURSE'S ROLE IN EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER THROUGH MAMMOGRAPHY AND GENETIC SCREENING AND ITS IMPACT ON PATIENT'S OUTCOME

Abstract

Early detection of breast cancer saves many thousands of lives each year via application of mammography and genetic screening and many more lives could be saved if nurses are involved in breast care screening practices. So, the aim of the study was to identify nurse's role in early detection of breast cancer through mammography and genetic screening and its impact on patient's outcome. In order to achieve this aim, 400 women above 40 years, asymptomatic were recruited for mammography and genetic screening. In addition,50 nurses and 6 technologists were involved in the study. A descriptive analytical design was used. Five tools were utilized: . sociodemographic, mammographic examination and• risk factors, women's before, during and after mammography, items relaying to technologists, and items related to nurses were also obtained. The study finding revealed that 3% of women detected for malignancy and 7.25% for fibroadenomaStatistically signifiqmt differences were found between mammography results and age, family history, genetic screening, tobacco use, and using contraceptive pills. Nurses have insufficient knowledge about screening tests. Based on these findings the present study recommended involvement of nurses in breast care which is very important to enforce population about screening practices