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01/28/26

Assessing ethnic inequalities in diagnostic intervals of breast cancer among patients presenting symptoms to general practitioners in England.

Martins, Tanimola; Lavu, Deepthi; Hamilton, William; Abel, Gary; Neal, Richard D. Sci Rep.

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Big Three Conditions Equity, Access, and Timeliness Tests, Screening, and Laboratory Processes
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Summary

Timely breast cancer diagnosis is crucial for outcomes, and identifying process barriers helps to guide improvements. This UK retrospective cohort study reviews primary and secondary care data to assess racial and ethnic differences in diagnostic intervals. Results show Black patients experience longer diagnostic intervals than White patients regardless of breast lumps as a presenting symptom.

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Martins T, Lavu D, Hamilton W, et al. Assessing ethnic inequalities in diagnostic intervals of breast cancer among patients presenting symptoms to general practitioners in England. Sci Rep. 2026;16(1):6514.