Characteristics

Effective (n = 204)

%

Reason for consultation

Mass

97

47.5

Diffuse swelling

24

11.8

Breast pain

42

20.6

Nipple retraction

4

2

Blood flow

11

5.4

Breast ulceration

11

8.3

Other

9

0.4

History of cancer

Yes

21

10.3

No

183

89.7

Lead time before consultation (months)

1 - 3

41

20.1

4 - 6

33

16.2

7 - 12

56

27.4

More than 12

74

36.3