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Causes of diagnostic and treatment delays in locally advanced breast cancer: a nationwide multicenter survey and electronic health records analysis in Türkiye
A nationwide survey of women with locally advanced breast cancer in Türkiye found that diagnostic delays stemmed mainly from patient factors such as lack of knowledge and fear, while provider-related delays were uncommon.
European Journal of Public Health · July 2025
Improving access to safe, quality surgical care for gynecologic cancers through capacity-building interventions in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
A scoping review of capacity-building and task-sharing programmes for surgical treatment of early-stage gynaecological cancers in low- and middle-income countries found encouraging results and called for standardised evaluation.
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · November 2023
Financial Toxicity Among Patients With Breast Cancer Worldwide: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that financial toxicity affects patients with breast cancer worldwide, with much higher rates in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries.
JAMA Network Open · February 2023