Cancer Demographics and Time-to-Care in Belize

CONCLUSION: This study reports the first clinic-based cancer statistics for Belize. Many patients have months between symptom onset and treatment. In this setting, the clinic has built infrastructure allowing for minimal delays in care despite an underserved population. This further affirms the need for infrastructure investment and early detection programs to improve outcomes in Belize.PMID:36928719 | DOI:10.1093/oncolo/oyad030

Source: The Oncologist - March 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wayne Wong James C Dickerson Yannis K Valtis Marta Habet Margaret Bernard Lorna Kelly John Lattin Philip Garrity Rupali Sood Alec Ohanian Maryanne W Chege Ami S Bhatt Franklin W Huang Ramon Yacab Source Type: research