title: The longer the delay, the greater the anxiety. Delay in treatment for breast cancer.
abstract: While there has been much publicity about the importance of observing for breast changes and seeking medical help quickly, there are considerable variations in the waiting times for diagnosis and treatment. A study was undertaken to explore the extent of such delays and the reasons for them.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Colbert
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D013997:Time Factors