A comprehensive assessment of intervals in care pathways among cancer patients in a limited resourced setting: results of a prospective patterns of care study in 2022 in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pattern of care studies are crucial to provide evidence on the utilisation of cancer care services in any given settings. Our study in Nepal aimed to quantify the intervals (and delays) across the diagnosis pathway and assess its impact on stage at diagnosis across six common cancers.

Methods

DElays in CAncer care in Nepal (DECAN) study recruited a multicancer cohort of 1182 consecutive patients newly registered over 6 months (June-November 2022) at the largest comprehensive oncology centre (B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital) in Nepal. After informed consent, patients participated in face-to-face interviews using a semistructured questionnaire to document their sociodemographic status and various time-points (symptom recognition, diagnosis, treatment initiatio

SUBMITTER: Singh D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606500 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature