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Cancer Treatment Delays Are Rising | Wilmington News
New research reveals a troubling trend: cancer patients in the U.S. are waiting nearly two weeks longer on average to start treatment than they were a decade ago, with delays hitting hardest for Black patients, Medicaid recipients, and those in low-income areas. Across breast, lung, and colon cancers — and especially stomach and lung — wait times have surged, raising alarms among experts about rising death rates and unequal access. As care becomes more specialized, the study warns that quality improvements must not come at the cost of timely, equitable treatment for all. Listen in comfort:Get…
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