Case Series of Breast Tissue Marking in Local Setting Using Surgical Clips as an Alternative for Breast Cancer Patients
FT Pang *
Radiology Department, Hospital Queen Elizabeth II, Sabah, Malaysia.
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Abstract
The evolution of breast cancer treatment has increased the importance and use of commercial breast markers, which has, in turn, indirectly driven up the overall market price of each marker. In a developing country like Malaysia, the state of Sabah has the highest poverty rate at 19.5%, with women being disproportionately affected. This economic disparity significantly impacts patients’ ability to afford adequate healthcare services, including access to commercial tissue markers for cancer treatment. Hence, this clinical study was conducted to assess the efficacy of a modified tissue marker.
Keywords: Breast cancer, biopsy, chemotherapy, healthcare services