Impact of Time to Diagnosis and Treatment in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review

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Authors

Henrieke W. Schutte · Radboud University Nijmegen

Floris Heutink · Radboud University Medical Center

David J. Wellenstein · Radboud University Medical Center

Guido B. van den Broek · Radboud University Medical Center

Frank J. A. van den Hoogen · Radboud University Nijmegen

Henri A. M. Marres · Radboud University Nijmegen

Carla M.L. van Herpen

Abstract

Irrespective of the level of evidence, the unfavorable effects of delay on oncologic, functional, and psychosocial outcomes are undisputed. Timely treatment while maintaining high-quality diagnostic procedures and decision making reflects good clinical practice in our opinion. This review will pose practical and logistic challenges that will have to be overcome.

Topics & Keywords

Head and Neck Cancer Studies Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Otolaryngology

Volume 162, Issue 4, pp. 446-457

DOI: 10.1177/0194599820906387

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