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Global differences in care and delays in treatment for women’s cancers — What it means for you

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Global variation in patterns of care and time to initial treatment for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer. DOI 10.1016S0140-6736(25)01383-2

Many women around the world are diagnosed with breast, cervical or ovarian cancer. A new global study looked at data from nearly 276,000 women in 39 countries. It shows big differences in how quickly and how well women are treated, depending on where they live.

What did the study find?

⦿ In richer countries, many more women were diagnosed when their cancer was early (small tumors, no spread). In poorer or middle-income countries, early diagnosis was rare.

⦿ Even when cancers were early, treatment often did not follow international standards. For early breast cancer, guideline‑based care ranged from only 13% in some places to 82% in others.

⦿ Treatment also sometimes started very late. In several wealthier countries, women began treatment within one month of diagnosis. In some poorer countries, delays stretched to four months — and in one case up to a year.

Why does this matter to you?If cancer is found early and treatment follows proven guidelines, chances of recovery are better. Delays or incomplete treatment can reduce your chances of beating cancer.

What you can do if you or someone you know is diagnosed

⦿ Ask how advanced the cancer is and whether all recommended tests were done.
⦿ Ask what treatments are planned and whether they follow international cancer care standards.
⦿ Try to begin treatment soon after diagnosis — ask about typical wait times.
⦿ Seek second opinions if recommended treatment seems incomplete.

Many parts of the world are getting better care. But too often, women are diagnosed late — or treated slowly — and that hurts outcomes. If you stay informed and push for standard, timely care, you give yourself the best chance.

DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)01383-2

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