Male Breast Cancer Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital Experience 1995-2007

Male Breast Cancer Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital Experience 1995-2007

The primary goal of this retrospective study is to evaluate the male breast cancer patient population at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital over a period of 18 years and compare the findings to historical data.

The objectives are to:

• identify risk factors.
• evaluate stage and histology at the time of presentation.
• document treatment modalities and outcomes.
• analyze outcomes for comparison to historical data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male breast cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated at Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital from the reference year of 1995 through 2007.