Publications by authors named "Shanita Thomas"
Clin Breast Cancer
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates factors affecting the time between breast cancer diagnosis and surgery, highlighting that a longer wait can impact survival rates.
- Data from a cancer registry was analyzed, revealing that 43.4% of patients had surgery more than 30 days post-diagnosis.
- Results show that while delays are common, waiting more than 60 days significantly increases the risk of cancer recurrence or death, especially in older patients or those with advanced disease stages.
