Table 2.
Clinical Profile of the Patients
| N=150 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage of Disease | ||
| Stage 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Stage 2 | 60 | 40 |
| Stage 3 | 54 | 36 |
| Stage 4 | 30 | 20 |
| Initial Symptoms* | ||
| Painless Lump | 142 | 94.7 |
| Painful Lump | 9 | 6 |
| Change in Skin texture | 14 | 9.3 |
| Incidental Finding | 6 | 4 |
| Discharge | 3 | 2 |
| Swelling | 2 | 1.3 |
| Ulcer over breast | 1 | 0.7 |
| Reason For Contacting Health Care Provider (HCP)* | ||
| Increase in size of lump | 72 | 48 |
| Insistence of Family Members | 36 | 24 |
| Increase In Pain | 33 | 22 |
| Discharge | 15 | 10 |
| Swelling/Discomfort | 8 | 5.3 |
| Fever | 5 | 3.3 |
*, Multiple Responses