Surgical Risk Factors for the Delayed Initiation of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

Timely administration of adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer is associated with a survival benefit. Specific elements of surgical management may lead to delays initiating chemotherapy, resulting in unfavorable outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between surgical factors and delayed chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. A retrospective analysis of the National Cancer Database was performed. The study cohort...