Consequently many women initially deny the symptoms, and therefore delay seeking medical advice. Once again, she can influenced by fears and fantasies she may have about the disease, and these can be based on fact or misconception. For whatever reason, the woman's fear or fantasies might prevent her from seeking prompt medical advice, these women are sometimes more tense, angry, tired and confused. Often this translates into less satisfaction with the doctors when the doctors are finally consulted. This psychological stress continues until medical advice is sought and a diagnosis is received.
Prolonged denial can also lead to other psychological problems in adjusting if cancer is confirmed.
Unfortunately, prolonged delay can adversely affect the prognosis if it is indeed cancer.