Publications by authors named "Samantha Derzon"
Background: Although early detection of lung cancer through screening is associated with better prognosis, most lung cancers are diagnosed among unscreened individuals. We therefore sought to characterize pathways to lung cancer diagnosis among unscreened individuals.
Methods: Participants were individuals with lung cancer who did not undergo asymptomatic lung cancer screening (n = 13) and healthcare providers who may be involved in the pathway to lung cancer diagnosis (n = 13).
Article Synopsis
- Ovarian cancer is frequently diagnosed late, making survival challenging; understanding patient experiences can help find ways to detect it earlier.* -
- A study involving 14 patients and 11 healthcare providers revealed that the average time from first symptoms to treatment is 2.8 months, with major delays stemming from symptom management and seeking medical help.* -
- Key factors impacting delays included vague symptoms, perceptions of health, coping strategies, and access to healthcare, highlighting the urgent need for interventions to improve early diagnostic processes.*