Tag: treatment

According to one study, the time it takes for a cancer patient to see a doctor, get a diagnosis, and start treatment varies significantly depending on the patient's location and type of cancer, with people living in low-income countries taking up to four times as long. And care begins. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to improve patient outcomes. To understand how cancer treatment times vary across different cancer types and in high- and low-income countries. The researchers reviewed the relevant scientific literature. They performed a meta-analysis of 410 articles. They represented 68 countries and more than 5.5 million patients. Specifically, they looked at three-time intervals: from first symptom to the doctor visit, fro