Clinical Research

Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data

Volume: 20 Number: 3 October 1, 2023
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Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data

Abstract

Aim: The objective of this study was to analyze the utilization of the CA-15.3 test for breast cancer monitoring and treatment and evaluate its patterns across different populations. Materials and Method: Data from a five-year period (2017-2021) were collected, including 21.579.044 CA-15.3 tests from 2.981.142 individuals. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, including test counts, test rates per population, rates of exceeding the reference range, and cancer diagnosis rates. Results: The study revealed an increasing trend in the number of CA-15.3 tests requested from 2017 to 2019, followed by a significant decrease in 2020 and 2021. The test was more frequently requested for women, particularly in the age group of 18-64. The rate of cancer diagnosis in individuals undergoing the CA-15.3 test also showed an upward trend over the years. Istanbul had the highest test request rate, followed by Ankara and Izmir. University hospitals requested the most tests, followed by state hospitals, private hospitals, and training and research hospitals. Conclusion: The study provides valuable insights into the utilization patterns of the CA-15.3 test in breast cancer management. While the test showed an increasing trend in test requests and cancer diagnosis rates, caution should be exercised in interpreting the results due to potential limitations. Further research is needed to establish a definitive understanding of the relationship between CA-15.3 levels and cancer diagnosis. The findings emphasize the importance of personalized interpretation of test results and the need for comprehensive studies to validate these findings.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration, Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Publication Date

October 1, 2023

Submission Date

July 11, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 2, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 20 Number: 3

APA
Ülgü, M. M., & Birinci, Ş. (2023). Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 20(3), 1850-1857. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1325904
AMA
1.Ülgü MM, Birinci Ş. Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2023;20(3):1850-1857. doi:10.38136/jgon.1325904
Chicago
Ülgü, Mustafa Mahir, and Şuayıp Birinci. 2023. “Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 20 (3): 1850-57. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1325904.
EndNote
Ülgü MM, Birinci Ş (October 1, 2023) Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 20 3 1850–1857.
IEEE
[1]M. M. Ülgü and Ş. Birinci, “Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data”, Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 1850–1857, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1325904.
ISNAD
Ülgü, Mustafa Mahir - Birinci, Şuayıp. “Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 20/3 (October 1, 2023): 1850-1857. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1325904.
JAMA
1.Ülgü MM, Birinci Ş. Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2023;20:1850–1857.
MLA
Ülgü, Mustafa Mahir, and Şuayıp Birinci. “Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 20, no. 3, Oct. 2023, pp. 1850-7, doi:10.38136/jgon.1325904.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Mahir Ülgü, Şuayıp Birinci. Utilization and Diagnostic Value of CA-15.3 Test in Breast Cancer: Insights from a Longitudinal Study Based on Turkish Ministry of Health Data. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2023 Oct. 1;20(3):1850-7. doi:10.38136/jgon.1325904