Delays in diagnosing advanced head and neck cancers cost lives, study finds

Researchers have identified critical gaps in both patient recognition and healthcare system response that postpone diagnosis of advanced oral, throat, and laryngeal cancers. The findings suggest that reducing these delays could significantly improve survival rates and outcomes—a potential priority for hospital administrators and policymakers overseeing cancer care pathways.

Originaltitel: Patient and health care delays in large (class T3-T4) oral, oropharyngeal, and laryngeal carcinomas