Explaining time elapsed prior to cancer diagnosis: patients’ perspectives

Explaining time elapsed prior to cancer diagnosis: patients’ perspectives

Abstract Background Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada. Early cancer diagnosis could improve patients’ prognosis and quality of life. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing elapsed time between the first help-seeking trigger and cancer diagnosis with respect to the three mos...

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Main Authors: Astrid Brousselle, Mylaine Breton, Lynda Benhadj, Dominique Tremblay, Sylvie Provost, Danièle Roberge, Raynald Pineault, Pierre Tousignant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Cancer
Early diagnosis
Primary care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2390-1

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