Factors impacting the delay in diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer: A systematic review

Rose Clarke, Thomas Williams

Abstract

Early diagnosis and management of testicular cancer can improve mortality and prognosis. This systematic review found extensive patient-, physician-, and system-related factors that increased the length of time to diagnosis.

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