Cancer patients' pathways: evidence and implications for policy

Makene, F.S. (et al.) (2020) 'Cancer Patients' Pathways: Evidence and implications for policy'. ESRF and ICCA Working Paper.  

This Discussion Paper presents findings from a patient pathway survey conducted in 2019 with 62 Tanzanian participants suffering from cancer or survivors of cancer. The paper looks at facilitators and barriers to accessing cancer care in Tanzania. A number of identified challenges that hinder patients from accessing care in a timely manner relate to costs, diagnosis and referrals. The paper highlights the social and economic burden faced by patients on the path to treatment.