Open AccessPhysician Related Delays in the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in India
Author(s) -
Krishnappriya Ramachandran,
Balamugesh Thankagunam,
Reka Karuppusami,
Devasahayam Jesudas Christopher
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/22737.8823
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonology , lung cancer , referral , medical diagnosis , malignancy , tuberculosis , disease , cancer , pediatrics , family medicine , emergency medicine , radiology , pathology
Lung cancer is associated with a poor prognosis, if detected late in the disease course. Delay in seeking health care, wrong diagnosis and delay in specialist referral can contribute to delay in diagnosis.
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