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Prevalence of shoulder morbidity after treatment for breast Cancer in South Africa
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Journal Article
Prevalence of shoulder morbidity after treatment for breast Cancer in South Africa
2019
Overview
PurposeBreast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and leading cause of cancer death among women, representing a considerable public health burden in South Africa and other low-middle income countries. Short- and long-term complications of these treatments include shoulder morbidities such as pain, decreased range of motion, tightness, weakness, pain, numbness and lymphoedema and may be present for up to 6 years post-treatment. An understanding of baseline demographic and clinical risk factors can guide rehabilitation and management strategies for high-risk patients. The aims of this study were to quantify the burden of shoulder pain and disability in a tertiary academic hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, and identify potential risk factors for the development of shoulder morbidity.MethodsThis study was a cross-sectional analysis of the prevalence of shoulder pain and dysfunction in women attending their post-treatment annual follow-up visit for unilateral breast carcinoma.ResultsThree in four patients reported a presence of any pain or disability while only 9% experienced severe pain and disability. Multivariable ordinal logistic regression analysis identified race, side, axillary surgery, chemotherapy and age as significant predictors of pain and chemotherapy a significant predictor of disability.ConclusionThe substantial burden of shoulder morbidity in this population represents a significant public health burden. The use of identified clinical and demographic characteristics may guide in the development of survivorship programmes incorporating surveillance and management of these high-risk patients.
