National treatment times in oropharyngeal cancer treated with primary radiation or chemoradiation

Treatment delays in cancer care have been linked to decreased survival and local control, increased patient anxiety, and decreased perception of care [1 –8]. There are a variety of causes of delays, including referral to specialists, treatment planning and scheduling, and breaks during treatment [9].

Source: Oral Oncology - May 23, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Elliot Morse, Benjamin Judson, Zain Husain, Barbara Burtness, Wendell Yarbrough, Clarence Sasaki, Shayan Cheraghlou, Saral Mehra Source Type: research