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Breast cancer survival is lower in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) partially due to many women being diagnosed with late‐stage disease. The patient interval refers to the time elapsed between… Click to show full abstract
Breast cancer survival is lower in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) partially due to many women being diagnosed with late‐stage disease. The patient interval refers to the time elapsed between the detection of symptoms and the first consultation with a healthcare provider and is considered one of the core indicators for early diagnosis and treatment. The goal of the current research was to conduct a meta‐analysis of the duration of the patient interval in LMICs and investigate the socio‐demographic and socio‐cultural factors related to longer delays in presentation.
Journal Title: Psycho-Oncology
Year Published: 2022
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