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Time to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: Results from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, 1991-1995

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  • Caplan, L.S.
  • May, D.S.
  • Richardson, L.C.

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Objectives. This study examined times to diagnosis and treatment for medically underserved women screened for breast cancer. Methods. Intervals from first positive screening test to diagnosis to initiation of treatment were determined for 1659 women 40 years and older diagnosed with breast cancer. Results. Women with abnormal mammograms had shorter diagnostic intervals than women with abnormal clinical breast examinations and normal mammograms. Women with self-reported breast symptoms had shorter diagnostic intervals than asymptomatic women. Diagnostic intervals were less than 60 days in 78% of cases. Treatment intervals were generally 2 weeks or less. Conclusions. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer were followed up in a timely after screening. Further investigation is needed to identify and then address factors associated with longer diagnostic and treatment intervals to maximize the benefits of early detection.

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  • Caplan, L.S. & May, D.S. & Richardson, L.C., 2000. "Time to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: Results from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, 1991-1995," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(1), pages 130-134.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:1:130-134_0
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    1. Jacobsen, Grant D. & Jacobsen, Kathryn H., 2011. "Health awareness campaigns and diagnosis rates: Evidence from National Breast Cancer Awareness Month," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 30(1), pages 55-61, January.
    2. Unger-Saldaña, Karla & Infante-Castañeda, Claudia B., 2011. "Breast cancer delay: A grounded model of help-seeking behaviour," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 72(7), pages 1096-1104, April.

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