Delay in seeking medical advice and late presentation of female breast cancer patients in most of the world. Could we make changes? The experience of 23 years in port said, egypt.

Background: In the low and middle income countries delays in seeking consultation, late presentation, and the availability of breast cancer management for all patients, represent major challenges.

Materials And Methods: The delay in seeking medical advice and the pathological tumor size of females breast cancer patients in the years 2004-2006 in Port Said, Egypt were studied and compared with previous studies by Elzawawy published since 1987. We report the progress of availability of breast cancer management from 1984 until the end of June 2007.