PREVALENCE OF BREAST CANCER IN WOMEN FROM 10 TO 80 YEARS OLD IN THE WESTERN MACROREGION OF PARANÁ

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common type among women and the leading cause of death. When metastatic, it can affect other body tissues, mainly the lungs, liver, bones, and brain, increasing morbidity and mortality. Estimates indicate an increase in cancer incidence in Brazil, with a focus on the South and Southeast regions. Therefore, knowing the prevalence of this disease and the main affected age group is of paramount importance. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the prevalence of breast cancer between 2021 and 2023 in women aged 10 to 80 years in the Western macro-region of Paraná. For this purpose, data were collected from the DATASUS platform, with CID50 identifier, in the Western macro-regions of Paraná (41070), covering the period from January 2021 to September 2023. The results reveal that the prevalence of breast cancer increased by 85% between 2021 and 2023. Furthermore, the main affected age group was women aged 40 to 59 years. Early diagnosis of breast cancer and appropriate treatment are of paramount importance, improving the prognosis of patients.