Health services research in patients with breast cancer (CAMISS-prospective): study protocol for an observational prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Though breast cancer remains a major health problem, there is a lack of information on health care provided to patients with this disease and associated costs. In addition, there is a need to update and validate risk stratification tools in Spain. Our purpose is to evaluate the health services provided for breast cancer in Spain, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and prognosis.

Methods

Prospective cohort study involving 13 hospitals in Spain with a follow-up period of up to 5 years after diagnostic biopsy. Eligibility criteria: Patients diagnosed with breast cancer between April 2013 and May 2015 that have consented to participate in the study.

Data collection

Data will be collected on the following: pre-intervention medical history, biological, cli

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Gutierrez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5759866 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature