Timeliness of diagnosis of breast and cervical cancers and associated factors in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review.
Chukwudi Arnest NnajiElochukwu Fortune EzenwankwoPaul Kuodi OtikuFiona Mary WalterJennifer MoodleyPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Despite the significant burden of breast and cervical cancer in LMICs, there is limited information on the timeliness of diagnosis of these cancers. Major limitations included variations in conceptualisation and assessment of diagnostic events and intervals. These underscore the need for the use of validated and standardised tools, to improve accuracy and translation of findings to better inform interventions for addressing diagnostic delays in LMICs.