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06/10/26

Risk factors associated with delayed breast cancer diagnoses: what are we missing?

Kufer, Katrina S; Wellis, Lara K; Harris, Ashlin; Short, Meghan I; Bharthuar, Anubha; Gunturi, Anasuya; Pennacchio, Joseph P; LeClair, Amy M; Buchsbaum, Rachel J; Weingart, Saul N. J Gen Intern Med.

Collection Topics
Big Three Conditions Equity, Access, and Timeliness Measurement, Monitoring, and Event Analysis
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Summary

Timely diagnosis is essential for equitable breast cancer outcomes, yet causes of delay remain unclear. This retrospective cohort study examined health system, sociodemographic, and medical factors among 431 eligible patients; 22% experienced delayed diagnosis. Medicaid coverage and missed or cancelled appointments explained little variation, suggesting unmeasured influences play a larger role.
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Kufer KS, Wellis LK, Harris A, et al. Risk factors associated with delayed breast cancer diagnoses: what are we missing? J Gen Intern Med. Epub 2026 Jun 10.