title: Computerized database management system for breast cancer patients.
abstract: Data analysis based on breast cancer risk factors such as age, race, breastfeeding, hormone replacement therapy, family history, and obesity was conducted on breast cancer patients using a new enhanced computerized database management system. My Structural Query Language (MySQL) is selected as the application for database management system to store the patient data collected from hospitals in Malaysia. An automatic calculation tool is embedded in this system to assist the data analysis. The results are plotted automatically and a user-friendly graphical user interface is developed that can control the MySQL database. Case studies show breast cancer incidence rate is highest among Malay women, followed by Chinese and Indian. The peak age for breast cancer incidence is from 50 to 59 years old. Results suggest that the chance of developing breast cancer is increased in older women, and reduced with breastfeeding practice. The weight status might affect the breast cancer risk differently. Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer, Keroh Lama, 75450 Melaka Malaysia.
authors.forename: Kok Swee
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Sim
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer, Keroh Lama, 75450 Melaka Malaysia.
authors.forename: Sze Siang
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer, Keroh Lama, 75450 Melaka Malaysia.
authors.forename: Chih Ping
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Tso
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer, Keroh Lama, 75450 Melaka Malaysia.
authors.forename: Mohsen Esmaeili
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Nia
authors.affiliation: Melaka General Hospital, Jalan Peringgit, 75990 Malacca Malaysia.
authors.forename: Aun Kee
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.affiliation: Melaka General Hospital, Jalan Peringgit, 75990 Malacca Malaysia.
authors.forename: Siti Fathimah
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Abbas
keywords: Breast cancer patients; Computerized database; Hospital management system