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1Department of Computational Biology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 602105 Tamil Nadu, India.
Oral Oncology
|July 25, 2025
Summary
Delayed biopsies in head and neck cancer (HNC) diagnosed via emergency departments (ED) significantly worsen survival. A 34-day biopsy completion threshold after imaging is critical for improving patient prognosis and timely diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Diagnostic delays in head and neck cancer (HNC) negatively impact patient survival.
- Patients presenting through emergency departments (ED) often face prolonged diagnostic timelines.
- Timely tissue diagnosis is crucial for effective HNC management.
