P-55 Investigating the Presence of Thyroid Nodules among Breast Cancer Patients at the Oncology Department, Guyana
Author(s):
R Kurup , R Persaud , K Barrington , S Petty , L Goodings , J Benn
Year of Presentation:
2025
Objective: This study examined the presence of thyroid
nodules among patients receiving treatment at the GPHC
Oncology Department for breast cancer.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on breast cancer patient’s records for the years 2019-2024. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22.2 for descriptive statistics, mean values and t-test. Ethical approval was granted from the IRB, Ministry of Health, Guyana, for the study.
Results: Out of the 190 patients who underwent examination, 36.8% (70) patients had thyroid nodules, while 63.2% (120) had no nodules. The mean (±SD) age of patients with nodules was 53.3 (±12.0) years. There was a substantial variation in the number of nodules; the average number (±SD) was 7.3 (±8.5). The level of CA 15-3 before therapy was 30.0 U/mL, and it increased slightly to 30.4 U/mL after treatment.
Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring the presence of thyroid nodules among patients with breast cancer to improve overall patient care.