Factors related to the delay in initiating treatment for oral cancer at a referral center in the Central-West region of Brazil

Factors related to the delay in initiating treatment for oral cancer at a referral center in the Central-West region of Brazil

Abstract Introduction Early detection and prompt treatment play an important role in reducing morbidity and mortality from cancer. In Brazil, Law No. 12,732/2012 defines a maximum period of 60 days for starting treatment after diagnosis. Objective To identify factors that may contribute to delays...

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Main Authors: Mary Anne de Souza Alves FRANÇA, Rejane Faria RIBEIRO-ROTTA, Nádia do Lago COSTA, Maria do Carmo Matias FREIRE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista 2024-12-01
Series:Revista de Odontologia da UNESP
Subjects:
Mouth neoplasms
time-to-treatment
health policy
quality of health care
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-25772024000100416&lng=en&tlng=en
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