Changes in serum iron, total iron binding capacity and transferrin saturation percent in Sudanese females newly diagnosed with breast cancer at Khartoum oncology hospital : a case-control study

• Published in: Sudan journal of medical sciences Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 119 - 132
• Main Authors: Mustafa, Rufaydah Mustafa Ahmad, Husayn, Nazik al-Malaikah Ubayd Sayyid Ahmad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Omdurman, Sudan Omdurman Islamic University, Faculty of Medicine 06.09.2017; Knowledge E
• Subjects: Iron profile, serum iron, TIBC, Transferrin saturation percent, breast cancer, Modified Bloom Richardson's grading system, Sudan

Iron is a vital constituent of cells but in excess may be harmful and is associated with a raised risk for some malignant diseases including breast cancer. We aimed to study changes in iron profile in Sudanese females newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods : A case-control study in which serum...