Research Article
The Relationship between Serum Lipids and Breast Cancer in Libya
Author(s): J. R. Peela, A. M. Jarari, S. O. El Saiety, S. El Busaifi, H. El Awamy and Shakila SrikumarJ. R. Peela, A. M. Jarari, S. O. El Saiety, S. El Busaifi, H. El Awamy and Shakila Srikumar
Background: Carcinoma breast is one of the major surgical problems in Libya, particularly in younger female subjects. Since it is a commonly encountered health risk, it is important to know the etiology and associated related factors of breast cancer in Libya. There are conflicting reports regarding the association between the dietary lipids and serum lipid profiles and breast cancer. It is a fact that local dietary habits, environmental factors along with genetic predisposition play a role in the evolution of breast cancer. The present study was undertaken to identify whether there is such an association between alterations in lipid profile in carcinoma breast in a local Libyan subjects.
Material and methods: A total of 40 patients with various stages of breast cancer who were being treated at the department of surgery, 7th October hospital, B.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1009.1000117