The American journal of managed care
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To identify factors associated with delayed radiotherapy (RT) in older women with early-stage breast cancer. ⋯ Timely RT should be facilitated through physician and patient education, navigation, and notification programs to improve quality of care. Queues for RT appointments should be evaluated on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate access. Future research should examine modifiable barriers to RT timeliness and whether delays impact long-term outcomes.