Delays in presentation, diagnosis, and treatment in Sudanese women with breast cancer: a cross-sectional study.
Esraa S A AlfadulBadria TebaigSalma S AlrawaAmmar Tarig ElgadiEnsaf E M A MarganiMaab E B AdamMawaheb Sh Adem MohamoudSafa A M ElhassanMoawia Mohammed Ali ElhassanPublished in: The oncologist (2024)
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.