Dataset evaluating the treatment timeliness of cervical cancer in Zambia

• Published in: Data in brief 2021-08, Vol.37, p.107201-107201, Article 107201
• Main Authors: Mumba, Jane Mwamba, Kasonka, Lackson, Owiti, Okola Basil, Andrew, John, Lubeya, Mwansa Ketty, Lukama, Lufunda, Kasempa, Charlotte, Msadabwe, Susan C., Kalinda, Chester
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Cervical cancer; Data; Public health facility; Screening; Turnaround time
• ISSN: 2352-3409; 2352-3409
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107201

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed among women globally. Effective screening routines and early detection are vital in reducing its disease burden and mortality. Several factors can influence the timely detection and treatment of cervical cancer, especially in low middle-income countries where the burden of this disease is highest. The data presented in this paper relates to the research article “Cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment delays in the developing world: Evidence from a hospital-based study in Zambia”. The raw and analysed data include the studied patients’ social demographic factors, clinical data concerning the stage and histological subtype of cancer, dates at which the various activities within the cancer treatment pathway occurred and delays to definitive treatment of cervical cancer at Zambia's only cancer treatment facility. Detailing delays to the treatment of cervical cancer allows recognition of specific points in the cancer treatment pathway requiring intervention to effectively improve cancer care and reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.