Identifying the Factors Causing Delayed Presentation of Cancer Patients to a Government Medical College of Central India (original) (raw)

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This study investigates the factors contributing to the delayed presentation of cancer patients at a government medical college in central India, focusing on both patient-related and system-related delays. Findings suggest that socioeconomic and informational barriers significantly hinder timely diagnosis and treatment initiation. Recommendations include improved educational interventions for patients and enhanced facilities to support prompt care in oncology.

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  57. PARTICULARS OF CONTRIBUTORS:
  58. Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
  59. Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
  60. Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
  61. Professor and Head, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
  62. Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
  63. Medical Physicist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.
  64. Scientific Officer, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India.