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ASO Author Reflections: Predictive Factors for Surgical Treatment Delay in Localised Breast Cancer

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Treatment delay for patients with breast cancer impacts on health and produces stress among patients; therefore, it is of vital importance to understand the factors involved. Previous studies have found… Click to show full abstract

Treatment delay for patients with breast cancer impacts on health and produces stress among patients; therefore, it is of vital importance to understand the factors involved. Previous studies have found some clinical-pathological factors associated with surgical treatment delay. Unlike previous research in this field, the present study prospectively evaluates a large number of patients diagnosed and treated in different public-sector hospitals. Sociodemographic parameters, clinical characteristics and lifestyle habits were studied.

Keywords: surgical treatment; treatment; breast cancer; treatment delay

Journal Title: Annals of Surgical Oncology
Year Published: 2020

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