Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Delays to Breast Cancer Surgery: Ripples or Waves?

Sophie H ChungKelsey S RomatoskiGordana RasicBrendin R Beaulieu-JonesKelly KenzikAndrea L MerrillJennifer F TsengMichael R CassidyTeviah E Sachs

Published in: Annals of surgical oncology (2023)

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with significant DTS for breast cancer but spared time to systemic therapy. Delays disproportionately impacted vulnerable and underserved patient populations. The true clinical effects of these delays may yet be realized for breast cancer patients.

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