New Research from Türkiye: Addressing delays in breast cancer diagnosis and surgery
Early detection saves lives. But knowledge gaps continue to delay diagnosis and treatment—especially surgical intervention.
The study surveyed 1,300 women from seven regions in Türkiye.
1,300 Women Surveyed in Türkiye
New research from 1,322 women across seven regions in Türkiye investigated the sources of delays for women in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Researchers found the biggest delays were related to patients’ lack of knowledge and fear of death.
1/3 of Women Did Not Know to Perform Breast Self-Exams
The study found that one-third of women with breast cancer did not know how to perform breast self-exams (BSE). BSEs are critical to early detection, which can lead to early surgical intervention and better prognosis.
A Partnership For Value
This research, published in the European Journal of Public Health, was led by Dr. Güldeniz Çakmak from Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, in partnership with the GSF and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, and supported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
The partnership aimed to increase knowledge around breast cancer surgical care, including patient- and provider-reported factors, with the goal of increasing value to the patient.
Read the article here:
https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurpub/ckaf108/8193945?
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