Table 2.
Delay in diagnosis (days, mean [standard deviation]) according to sarcoma type
| Mean delay in days | Osteosarcoma (n = 54) | Ewing sarcoma (n = 29) | Chondrosarcoma (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total delay | 163.3 (176.5) | 160.2 (193.7) | 688.0 (678.4)* |
| Patient‐related delay | 44.8 (41.8) | 41.0 (40.5) | 244.1 (433.5)* |
| Mean doctor‐related delay | 100.0 (94.6) | 130.6 (217.6) | 332.3 (312.7)* |
| Pre‐hospital doctor‐related delay | 57.8 (56.1) | 103.6 (223.8) | 197.2 (291.9) |
| Primary clinic doctor‐related delay | 16.5 (21.3) | 16.3 (21.3) | 49.7 (43.6)* |
| Referral clinic doctor‐related delay | 26.6 (28.2) | 24.5 (28.0) | 34.9 (36.0) |
*
Significant difference (P < 0.05).