The influence of socio-democratic factors on the stage at which women’s breast cancer is diagnosed and treatment prescribed in the Gaza Strip, occupied Palestinian territory
Abstract:Background: One of every three women diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) in Gaza does not live for more than 5 years. They are faced by unreliable treatment plans. Radiotherapy is not available locally and there are chronic shortages in the chemotherapy medications. This paper aims to provide understanding of how socio-demographic factors affect the stage at which the cancer is diagnosed and what treatment is prescribed.Methods: Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey targeting women living in Gaza … Show more
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