Delay in Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients in Jordan.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer, and one of the leading causes of death for females in Jordan and many countries in the world. Studies have shown that delay in symptoms presentation, diagnosis or treatment would result in poor prognosis. There has been no published study from Jordan on delays in patient presentation, delays in diagnosis, or delays in treatment.

Delay in Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment for Colorectal Cancer Patients in Jordan.

Purpose: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranked first among cancers reported in males and second among cancers reported in females in Jordan in 2010. There has been no specific CRC-control programme in Jordan. Additionally, there has been no published study from Jordan or its neighbours on patient delays in presentation, diagnosis or treatment.

Epidemiology, attitudes and perceptions toward cigarettes and hookah smoking amongst adults in Jordan.

Objectives: The aims of this study are to assess cigarette and hookah smoking rates amongst adult population in Jordan and to determine predictors of smoking status. Selected beliefs, perceptions and attitudes toward cigarettes and hookah smoking were also assessed.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in five regional governorates of Jordan through face-to-face interviews on a random sample of adult population aged 18-79 years.