Association Between Time to Operation and Pathologic Stage in Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Early-Stage Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer

Abstract

Increased time to operation was associated with a small increase in pathologic upstaging in DCIS patients, but did not impact OS. In patients with cT1-2N0 disease, NET use did not impact stage or OS, supporting the safety of delay strategies in ER+ breast cancer patients during the pandemic.