Prioritizing Melanoma Surgeries to Prevent Wait Time Delays and Upstaging of Melanoma during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Prioritizing Melanoma Surgeries to Prevent Wait Time Delays and Upstaging of Melanoma during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Prompt diagnosis and surgical management of melanoma strongly impact prognosis. Considering the limited resources, emergency closures, and staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, our institution implemented a dedicated care pathway to prioritize cancer surgeries. We aim to assess...

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Main Authors: Katherine Aw, Rebecca Lau, Carolyn Nessim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
melanoma
COVID-19
melanoma surgery
wide local excision
wait time
cancer staging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/9/604

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