92P The burden of delay: Diagnostic latency and tumor progression in soft tissue sarcomas — A real-world analysis from a developing country

ESMO rare cancers. 2026 Open access

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Authors: M. Abuladze, E. Kekelia, T. Melkadze, Tamar Esakia, Elene Mariamidze, Giorgi Vepkhishvili
DOI: 10.1016/j.esmorc.2026.100298
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Abstract

Diagnostic delay in soft tissue sarcomas (STS) is common in resource-limited settings due to low disease awareness and fragmented referral pathways. This study evaluated the impact of diagnostic latency—measured from the first healthcare encounter for sarcoma-related symptoms—on tumor burden and stage at presentation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Publication details

Journal / source
ESMO rare cancers.
Volume
5
Pages
100298–100298
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN