Fatores associados ao atraso no diagnóstico e tratamento do câncer bucal: revisão integrativa de literatura
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https://doi.org/10.34019/1982-8047.2023.v49.39514Keywords:
Oral cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma. Delayed diagnosis.Abstract
Oral cancer is a relevant health problem and has a high incidence and mortality rate. Tobacco and alcohol consumption are considered the main risk factors for its occurrence. Despite advances related to detection, diagnosis, and treatment most patients are still diagnosed with the disease at an advanced stage. The aim of this paper is to establish the main factors related to the delay in the diagnosis of oral cancer. The articles were searched in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Scielo and Lilacs databases, considering the following DeCS: delayed oral cancer; delayed diagnosis of oral cancer; oral cancer young patients and hpv oral cancer patients. As a criterion of inclusion, full-text articles were delimited. Publications unrelated to the theme delimitation and aim of the research were excluded. As a result, 513 articles were found: 118 were entirely read and 96 were finally selected for the research, based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data indicate that the delay in the diagnosis of oral cancer is common and occurs due to patient delay, delay by health professional and treatment, but specially by patient delay. Early diagnosis is the most effective way of reducing mortality rates and improving the prognosis and quality of life of patients with oral cancer. Strategies with the aim to reduce late diagnosis should be implemented.
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