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Developing a sustainable patient navigation model for breast cancer care in India: a survivor-led pilot project

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women in India. Despite significant advancements in treatment, the 5-year survival rate remains below 65%, with outcomes considerably worse in rural areas.1 The primary contributors to this poor prognosis include delayed diagnosis, secondary delays in treatment initiation, and high dropout rates during therapy. Importantly, the causes of these delays and discontinuation are not solely financial—they stem from fear of biopsy, anticipated side effects, loss of the breast, and general uncertainty regarding treatment.

Source: The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia

DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2025.100661

Authors: Soumen Das, Tanmoy Kumar Mandal, Anowar Ali Mallick

Institutions: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Research Institute, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,250