Benefit of fast-track mammogram for suspicious breast cancer patient.

Abstract

     This study was retrospective aimed to benefit of fast-track mammogram for suspicious breast cancer patient. And the results of the use of mammogram for suspicious breast cancer patients. Method: conducted on a population presenting with clinical signs suggestive of breast cancer, abnormal breast symptoms, or relevant medical histories that warranted fast-track mammography referral by physician. Participants underwent mammography and breast ultrasound at the earliest feasible time, based on radiologist’s assessment. The study tracking medical history, time to mammography, interventional procedures, and time to initiation of treatment. Data analysis encompassed a review of medical histories, mammographic findings, histopathological results, treatment modalities, and timelines to diagnosis and treatment initiation within this patient population.

     Results: Participants for fast-track mammogram for suspicious breast cancer project were 187 cases. The two most frequently reported symptoms were palpable breast lumps (156 cases; 83%), breast pain (51 cases;27%). The project participants have biopsy 120 cases (64.2%). Biopsy results (89 cases;47.6%) were confirmed as malignant. The implementation of the fast-track system significantly reduced waiting times. While the standard waiting time for routine mammography ranged from 6 to 8 months, the fast-track pathway reduced the average waiting time for mammography to 2 days. The average waiting period for biopsy was 4 days, for surgical intervention 24 days, and for initiation of chemotherapy 42 days.