Delays in presentation, diagnosis, and treatment in Sudanese women with breast cancer: a cross-sectional study

CONCLUSION: Most Sudanese women with breast cancer experience significant patient delays, often presenting at advanced stages. Factors like being single, older, and living in rural areas contribute to these delays. Increasing breast cancer education, improving healthcare access and addressing sociodemographic barriers can potentially expedite diagnosis and improve outcomes.PMID:38642908 | DOI:10.1093/oncolo/oyae066

Source: The Oncologist - April 20, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Esraa S A Alfadul Badria Tebaig Salma S Alrawa Ammar Tarig Elgadi Ensaf E M A Margani Maab E B Adam Mawaheb Sh Adem Mohamoud Safa A M Elhassan Moawia Mohammed Ali Elhassan Source Type: research