About The Study: In this cohort study, colorectal cancer treatment delays were associated with higher, pathway-specific metastasis risk. These findings support pathway-tailored benchmarks for treatment initiation and highlight the importance of integrated care in reducing delays and improving timely, equitable, cost-effective colorectal cancer care.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Chi M. Nguyen, PhD, email cmnguyen@iu.edu .
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