Demora no diagnóstico de câncer de mama de mulheres atendidas no Sistema Público de Saúde

• Published in: Cadernos Saúde Coletiva 2016-06, Vol.24 (2), p.185-191
• Main Authors: Traldi, Maria Cristina, Galvão, Priscila, Morais, Sirlei Siani de, Fonseca, Márcia Regina Campos da Costa
• Format: Article
• Language: eng ; por
• Subjects: Breast cancer; neoplasias da mama; política de saúde; PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH; saúde da mulher
• ISSN: 1414-462X; 2358-291X; 2358-291X
• DOI: 10.1590/1414-462X201600020026

IntroductionDespite efforts, mortality from breast cancer remains high in Brazil and is most common in regions where access to health services is difficult or inexistent. One of the INCA’s (Instituto Nacional do Câncer) recommendations to reduce mortality is to improve the early diagnosis for up to 60 days after the suspicious.ObjectiveTo establish the elapsed time (in days) between the suspect and the breast cancer diagnosis, subgrouping the timeframe in the events of: primary care medical appointment; mammography and/or ultrasonography; specialized medical appointment; biopsy and; medical appointment for the diagnosis conclusion.MethodsThe descriptive and sectional study was accomplished with samples from 45 women attending the public health service, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.ResultsThe average elapsed time was of 142.6 days ± 10.1 (12-451), with 60% of diagnosis performed within 120 and 180 days and effective diagnosed chance of up to 60 days for 8.9% of the cases.ConclusionsA effective implementation of care lines in the cancer care network is in need, with connection between services to speed women access to comprehensive assistance.