R. Friebel

Where do delays occur? A systematic review of the barriers to early breast cancer diagnosis across South Africa’s health system

Abstract Objectives Breast cancer is the most common cancer among South African women, yet the country has the lowest 5-year survival rate among the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), at just 40%. Earlier diagnosis contributes to survival rates exceeding 90% in many high-income countries. We sy...