We commonly think of information as a means to an end. However, a growing theoretical
and experimental literature suggests that information may directly enter the agent's utility …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to improve our understanding of why women delay
their presentation with breast cancer. METHODS: A review of the evidence for the adverse …

Background The reduction of delay in cancer diagnosis has been targeted as a way to
improve survival. We undertook a qualitative synthesis of international research evidence to …

The aim of this paper is to describe and compare components of diagnostic delay (patient,
primary care, referral, secondary care) for six cancers (breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian …

This paper aims to explore the relationship between sociodemographic factors and the
components of diagnostic delay (total, patient and primary care, referral, secondary care) for …

There has been increasing recognition of the high physical morbidity in patients with severe
mental illness, but little has been written about cancer in these patients. Therefore, we …

Economic models of patient decision-making emphasize the costs of getting medical
attention and the improved physical health that results from it. This note builds a model of …

Background Pediatric cancer patients in China often present at an advanced stage of
disease resulting in lower survival and poorer health outcomes. One factor hypothesized to …

Background A cross sectional study was conducted in Tehran Iran to examine the extent of
patient delay and associated factors in the presentation of breast cancer. Methods A group …

Objectives The aim of this study was to explore and understand women's pathways to breast
cancer diagnosis and factors influencing this journey. Design and setting Indepth interviews …