Class III Obesity and Other Factors Associated with Longer Wait Times for Endometrial Cancer Surgery: A Population-Based Study.
CONCLUSION: Class III obesity, comorbidities, and older age are associated with a longer diagnosis-to-surgery time. As the prevalence of obesity and endometrial cancer rise, processes are needed to promote equitable, timely access to care.
PMID: 32487508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC - Category: OBGYN Tags: J Obstet Gynaecol Can Source Type: research
More News: Adenocarcinoma | Canada Health | Cancer | Cancer & Oncology | Cancer of the Uterus | Databases & Libraries | Eating Disorders & Weight Management | Endometrial Cancer | Hysterectomy | Minimally Invasive Surgery | Obesity | OBGYN | Study | Teaching | Teaching Hospitals | Universities & Medical Training | Women