Ahmad Abdollahi - Gerash University of Medical Sciences
Fateme Kianpour - Gerash University of Medical Sciences
Mohsen Izadi - Gerash University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common and worst health problems of women in the world. It is anticipated that by 2030, 2.7 million new cases will be detected, of which 60% are in less developed countries. It can also be seen in men. Method: the present study is descriptive analytical in nature. The study population included 70 cases of breast cancer patients who referred to the cancer prevention center of Gerash city between 2012 to 2017. Results: the frequency of the cases during 2012 to 2017 were 26.1%, 34%, 26.3% and 37.7% respectively. 97% were female and 90% were married and the median age was 48 years. The disease most morphology was found in the Invasive ductal carcinoma group with a frequency of 42.9%. The results of the x2 test showed no significant relationship between the type of residence in the city or the village and the age of the patients with morphology of the disease. But this test showed a statistically significant relation between patients who were native to the city and the type of morphology of the disease (p<0.001).conclusion:Initial prevention is not possible due to the fact that the underlying risk factors are often unchangeable and the main control of the disease will be possible by early detection. Considering the available resources and facilities and the increasing incidence of the illness, planning for a coherent screening program with emphasis on health education and community awareness is necessary.