Exploring delays in primary gynecologic and breast cancer diagnosis after emergency department presentation

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doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.03.005

Exploring delays in primary gynecologic and breast cancer diagnosis after emergency department presentation

Shalmali R. Borkar & Christopher C. DeStephano et al. · 2026-03-19

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New research identifies specific gene patterns that predict how well ovarian cancer patients will respond to platinum-based chemotherapy, potentially helping doctors choose the most effective treatment from the start.

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Journal

Gynecologic Oncology

TL;DR

Gynecologic cancers are more likely to be diagnosed during an ED encounter or within shorter interval after ED-initiated encounter compared to BC.

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Authors

Shalmali R. Borkar, Jordan G. Tasman, Jamie N. Bakkum-Gamez, Megan C. Cheney, Michael M. Mohseni, Aaron C. Spaulding, Christopher C. DeStephano

Funding

Mayo Clinic Funding