The Impact of Rurality and Disadvantage on the Diagnostic Interval for Breast Cancer in a Large Population-Based Study of 3202 Women in Queensland, Australia

The Impact of Rurality and Disadvantage on the Diagnostic Interval for Breast Cancer in a Large Population-Based Study of 3202 Women in Queensland, Australia

Delays in diagnosing breast cancer (BC) can lead to poorer outcomes. We investigated factors related to the diagnostic interval in a population-based cohort of 3202 women diagnosed with BC in Queensland, Australia. Interviews ascertained method of detection and dates of medical/procedural appointmen...

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Main Authors: Philippa H. Youl, Joanne F. Aitken, Gavin Turrell, Suzanne K. Chambers, Jeffrey Dunn, Christopher Pyke, Peter D. Baade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
breast cancer
delay
diagnosis
rurality
inequalities
health system
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/11/1156

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