Delays in cervical cancer treatment initiation for patients living with or without HIV in Botswana: An observational cohort analysis (2015-2019)

CONCLUSIONS: Delays in care are common in Botswana, particularly for those living farther from the treatment clinic and at advanced stages. This paper is among the first to show an association between treatment delays and worsened OS at advanced stages of cervical cancer, highlighting the need for interventions to help patients receive timely care in global settings.PMID:38462016 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.02.038

Source: Health Physics - March 10, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Jessica George Shawna Tuli Palak P Patel Barati Monare Doreen Ramogola-Masire Lisa Bazzett-Matabele Memory Bvochora-Nsingo Sebathu Chiyapo Tlotlo Ralefala Peter Vuylsteke Katharine A Rendle Surbhi Grover Source Type: research