Several factors contribute to data lag in cancer research:
Data Collection: It takes time to gather comprehensive data from various sources such as hospitals, laboratories, and patient registries. Data Processing: Once collected, data must be cleaned, standardized, and integrated, which can be time-consuming. Ethical and Legal Considerations: Ensuring that patient data is handled in compliance with privacy laws and ethical guidelines can introduce delays. Technological Limitations: Outdated or incompatible systems can slow down data sharing and analysis.