Factors Influencing Delay in Diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer in Rwanda.

Objective: Head and neck cancer is a significant contributor to global otolaryngologic disease burden, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. This study investigates the factors contributing to delays in head and neck cancer diagnosis at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).

Methods: Cross-sectional study of all patients with a pathologic diagnosis of head and neck cancer presenting to CHUK between January 2021 and June 2022.