Dr. Paula Escobar · Impact of Second Opinions on Time to Treatment of Breast Cancer
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Impact of Second Opinions on Time to Treatment of Breast Cancer

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Article · Oct 2025 · 1 min read

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This study examines whether seeking second opinions affects compliance with Commission on Cancer guidelines requiring breast surgery within 60 days of diagnosis for stage I-III disease. The research addresses the tension between patient autonomy in seeking additional consultation and institutional quality metrics for timely treatment initiation.

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Paula Escobar

Annals of Surgical Oncology - The Commission on Cancer (CoC) advocates that upfront breast surgery is performed within 60 days of diagnosis of stage I–III breast cancer, but it is...

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