A systematic review of barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women.

Objective: To explore barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women.

Design: Systematic review.

Methods: We searched multiple bibliographic databases (January 1991-February 2013) for primary research, published in English, conducted in developed countries and investigating barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with symptomatic breast cancer among black women (≥18 years).