Factors influencing the time to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer among women in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

CONCLUSIONS: Guidelines or consensus recommendations are essential for defining the optimal time intervals to BC diagnosis and treatment. Our review supported WHO's Global Breast Cancer Initiative recommendations. Increasing public awareness, strengthening of healthcare professional's capacities, partial decentralization of diagnostic services and implementation of effective referral mechanisms are recommended to achieve a shorter time to diagnosis and treatment of BC in LMICs.PMID:38522173 | DOI:10.1016/j.breast.2024.103714
Source: Breast - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research