Prolonged time to treatment initiation in advanced pancreatic cancer patients has no major effect on treatment outcome: a retrospective cohort study controlled for lead time bias and waiting time paradox.
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PMID: 31642961
CONCLUSION: While a timely work-up of advanced PC patients remains important, delays in treatment initiation due to repeated biopsies, inclusion in a clinical study or transfer to a specialized cancer center appear to be justified in light of the absence of a strong advers …
CONCLUSION: While a timely work-up of advanced PC patients remains important, delays in treatment initiation due to repeated biopsies, inclu …