Timing and Delays in Breast Cancer Evaluation and Treatment

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Abstract
Even small delays in the treatment of breast cancer are a frequently expressed concern of patients. Knowledge about this subject is important for clinicians to counsel patients appropriately and realistically, while also optimizing care. Although data and quality measures regarding time to chemotherapy and radiotherapy have been present for some time, data regarding surgical care are more recent and no standard exists. This review was written to discuss our current knowledge about the relationship of treatment times to outcomes.