Objectives Late presentation and delays in diagnosis and treatment consistently translate
into poor outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study was to collate and …

Background Breast cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa experience long time intervals
between their first presentation to a health care facility and the start of cancer treatment. The …

Objectives Addressing the barriers to early breast and cervical cancer diagnosis in low and
middle-income countries (LMICs) requires a sound understanding and accurate assessment …

PURPOSE To document progress and bottlenecks in breast cancer management in sub-
Saharan Africa, subsequent to a 2013 pilot survey conducted through the African …

PURPOSE Cancer is a growing problem in Africa, and delays in receiving timely cancer care
often results in poorer outcomes. The purpose of this study was to identify the patient and …

Background/Objective: Breast cancer (BC) mortality is exceptionally high in Africa due to late
presentation and advanced-stage diagnosis. Previous studies examining barriers to early …

Background Delays in diagnosis and treatment from first noticeable breast cancer symptoms
are associated with poor outcomes. Understanding the reasons and barriers for patients' …

Background Mammography, the most preferred tool for breast cancer screening, has very
poor uptake in Nigeria, even among health workers. No nationwide study has been done to …

This paper brings together researchers, clinicians, technology developers and digital
innovators to outline current applications of remote symptom monitoring being developed for …

Late detection of Breast cancer (BC) and progressing with advanced-stage diagnosis after
early detection contribute differently to the challenges of managing BC in Africa …