Association between time to diagnosis, time to treatment, and ovarian cancer survival in the United States.
Sarah P HuepenbeckerCharlotte C SunShuangshuang FuHui ZhaoKristin PrimmJose Alejandro Rauh-HainNicole D FlemingSharon H GiordanoLarissa A MeyerPublished in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2022)
Longer time to diagnosis and treatment were associated with improved survival, suggesting that tumor specific features are more important prognostic factors than the time interval of workup and treatment. Significant sociodemographic disparities indicate social determinants of health influencing workup and care. Gynecologic oncologist visits were associated with improved survival, highlighting the importance of appropriate referral for suspected ovarian cancer.