Evaluating Factors Influencing Delays in Healthcare Access for Patients with Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Tanzania - Takeaways - MDSpire

Evaluating Factors Influencing Delays in Healthcare Access for Patients with Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Tanzania

  • By

  • Sira Stanslaus Owibingire

  • Irene Kida Minja

  • Elison Nathaniel Simon

  • Daniela Elena Costea

  • Anne Nordrehaug Astrom

  • February 12, 2026

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    Oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) represents a significant portion of head and neck cancers globally, with poor survival rates.

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    Delays in diagnosis and treatment of OPSCC are prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, significantly impacting patient outcomes.

  • 3

    Sociodemographic factors, including education level and socioeconomic status, contribute to delays in seeking care for OPSCC in Tanzania.

  • 4

    Patients often experience fear or denial regarding cancer diagnosis, which further exacerbates delays in reporting symptoms.

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    Inefficiencies in the healthcare system, including inadequate resources and poor organization, contribute to prolonged delays in OPSCC treatment.

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Evaluating Factors Influencing Delays in Healthcare Access for Patients with Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Tanzania

  • by Sira Stanslaus Owibingire, Irene Kida Minja, Elison Nathaniel Simon, Daniela Elena Costea, Anne Nordrehaug Astrom

  • February 12, 2026

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