Identifying barriers to early presentation in patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) in Northern Singapore : qualitative study

• Main Authors: Ng, Ding Yi, Tudor Car, Lorainne, Ng, Marcus Jia Ming, Lu, Junde, Leung, Joelle, Goo, Tiong Thye, Chia, Clement Luck Khng
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Locally Advanced Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/152030
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Introduction: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Singaporean women, with advanced stage rendering a poorer prognosis. This study aims to explore the barriers to early presentation, information needs and sources in patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). Materials & metho...