A Step Toward Timely Referral and Early Diagnosis of Cancer: Implementation and Impact on Knowledge of a Primary Care-Based Training Program in Botswana

A Step Toward Timely Referral and Early Diagnosis of Cancer: Implementation and Impact on Knowledge of a Primary Care-Based Training Program in Botswana

IntroductionHealth system delays in diagnosis of cancer contribute to the glaring disparities in cancer mortality between high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries. In Botswana, approximately 70% of cancers are diagnosed at late stage and median time from first health facility visit...

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Main Authors: Neo M. Tapela, Michael J. Peluso, Racquel E. Kohler, Irene I. Setlhako, Kerapetse Botebele, Kemiso Gabegwe, Isaac Nkele, Mohan Narasimhamurthy, Mompati Mmalane, Surbhi Grover, Tomer Barak, Lawrence N. Shulman, Shahin Lockman, Scott Dryden-Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
cancer early diagnosis
health system delays
primary care
primary care providers
Botswana
sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fonc.2018.00187/full

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