Pathways to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Among Women in Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Background: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Ghanaian women and most women are identified once they develop symptoms. Women then must navigate a complex health care system to get diagnosed and receive orthodox medicine. We describe Ghanaian women's pathways of care from...

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Published in:Women's Health Reports
Main Authors: Waruiru Mburu, Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah, Beth Virnig, John H. Amuasi, Baffour Awuah, Carolyn M. Porta, Ernest Osei-Bonsu, Shalini Kulasingam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2021-07-01
Subjects:
breast cancer
early detection
pathways of care
Ghana
sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/WHR.2020.0117

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