Identifying predictors of COVID-related delays in cancer-specific medical care

CONCLUSION: These findings may inform cancer care delivery during periods of instability when treatment may be disrupted by informing clinicians about concerns that patients have during the treatment process. Future research should assess whether delays in cancer care impact long-term cancer outcomes and whether delays exacerbate existing disparities in cancer outcomes.PMID:38629238 | DOI:10.1002/cam4.7183

Source: Cancer Control - April 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Breanna B Greteman Natalie J Del Vecchio Crystal J Garcia-Auguste Amanda R Kahl Brian M Gryzlak Elizabeth A Chrischilles Mary E Charlton Sarah H Nash Source Type: research