Table 1 Demographic details and tumour characteristics of the patients
From: Evolution of breast cancer management in Ireland: a decade of change
| Â | 1995/1996 | 2005/2006 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
New cases | 202 | 411 | Â |
Gender: females | 99% | 99% | NS (t-test) |
Mean age (range) | 58 years (26-93) | 58 years (27-93) | NS (t-test) |
Tumour size (mean) | 28.5 mm (SD 22.6) | 25.66 mm (SD 22.1) | NS (t-test) |
Tumour type | Invasive 94% | Invasive 87% | NS (chi square) |
| Â | DCIS 6% | DCIS 13% | Â |
Invasive subtype | Ductal 80% | Ductal 75% | Â |
| Â | Lobular 15% | Lobular 14% | NS (chi square) |
| Â | Other 5% | Other 11% | Â |