Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Survival among Patients Diagnosed by a Structured Community Based Screening Program Compared to Opportunistic Diagnosis: A Case Control Study.

Introduction: Breast cancer is ranked as the most common type of cancer effecting women worldwide. Early detection is associated with improved morbidity and mortality, along with decreased recurrence rates, due to regular breast cancer screening recommendations advised for women over the age of 40. Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) typically present with advanced symptoms at later stages due to lower-than-average rates of breast cancer awareness and screening.