Análisis del coste directo de la atención médica y quirúrgica del cáncer de mama. Estudio comparativo entre etapas temprana y tardía en tercer nivel de atención.

Background: Management of breast cancer is increased by late diagnoses.

Objective: To analyse direct costs of breast cancer in early and advanced stage in a third level medical facility at Mexican Social Security Institute.

Method: Observational study, direct costs of care in breast cancer in initial and advanced clinical stages are compared.