Abstract
Background: Identification of breast cancer-related factors, such as cancer type and stage of diagnosis are important determinants of breast cancer overall management and outcomes. Therefore, the present study aimed to highlight the breast cancer management style and outcomes in Northern Saudi Arabia. Methodology: In the present study data regarding breast cancer were retrieved from the Department of surgery at King Khalid Hospital, Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Data referring to breast cancer patients who were diagnosed during the period from 2015 to 2018 were included. Results: More than 63% of the patients were diagnosed at stages >= III. Histopathology diagnosis confirmed ductal carcinoma in 82% of the patients, Lobular carcinoma in 15% of the patients, and mixed carcinomas in 3%. Conclusion: Breast cancer still detected at advanced stages, which strongly affects survival rates in some parts of Saudi Arabia. There is no clear management model in Hail Region, northern Saudi Arabia, which might negatively affect the level of Survival.