Delay among Patients Presenting with Advanced Breast Cancer at Muhimbili National Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey

摘要: Background Breast cancer is the second most common among Tanzanian women. Advanced disease at presentation not uncommon our patients with reasons for such late being unknown. Late costly to treat compared early presentation, and further carries dismal outcome. Understanding factors related will help formulate strategies downstage through intervention. This study therefore sought understand presenting advanced breast in Tanzania. Methodology This was an analytical cross-sectional hospital-based that involved Muhimbili National Hospital during period of from February 2018 January 2019. Delay considered as beyond three months following suspicion mass. Socio-demographic variables clinical times various facilities were determined. Descriptive comparative statistics computed. Results A total 185 a mean age 48.4 years study. seeking medical attention noted 76% young age, rural residency lack formal education showing significant association delay presentation. A 125.7 days spent before finally arriving definitive care Hospital. Conclusion This has recognized existence detection mass Tanzania. Studies address are needed given anticipated cost effectiveness. Key words: Delay, Breast Cancer, Stage 3 4, Breast, Presentation.