The interval since first symptoms until diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck region is still a problem in southern Brazil
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
; 25(6): e769-e774, nov. 2020. tab
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The aim was to examine the interval since first symptoms until final diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the head and neck region in southern Brazil. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
The individuals were prospectively selected and underwent anamnesis, physical examination and interview in the first medical consultation at a Cancer Hospital from south of Brazil.RESULTS:
From 488 patients who underwent clinical examination, 105 were included in the study with diagnosis of SCC. Patients average interval from first symptoms to final diagnosis was 152 days (median 86; max 1105; min 1), the average professional interval was 108 days (median 97; max 525; min 1), and the average total period interval was 258 days (median 186; max 1177; min 45). Factors statistically associated with patient and diagnosis itinerary intervals were smoking and poorly adapted dentures and distance from home to hospital, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:
The identification of the itinerary characteristics of this specific population may reflect in more effective public policies, such as primary and secondary prevention programs, aiming to increase the survival of oncological patient. Furthermore, the knowledge of the variables that influence the late diagnosis minimizes patient's journey in search of care to cancer centers through health programsRESUMEN
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Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Diagnóstico Tardio
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Erasto Gaertner Hospital/Brazil
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Erasto Gaertner Hospital/Brazzil
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Federal University of Parana (UFPR)/Brazil