Breast cancer presentation in an urban health care Safety Net system.
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: We examined the Safety-Net referral process for breast diseases to identify factors contributing to delays within it. Each record was mapped to a time line beginning with first abnormality and concluding with definitive diagnosis/treatment. The median interval between first sign and definitive diagnosis/treatment was 93 days. Need for repeat imaging and missed visits prolonged the interval. System- and patient-specific factors were associated with delayed diagnosis/ treatment in breast patients referred through the Safety-Net specialty clinic.
Source: PubMed Central
Authors: Oluwadamilola M Fayanju, Donna B Jeffe, Jennifer R Tappenden, Courtney E Beers, Bettina F Drake, Feng Gao, Julie A Margenthaler
Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: National Cancer Institute
OpenAlex ID: W2413131705