diff --git a/atlas/tasks.py b/atlas/tasks.py
index 85bcebfb..52dbefae 100644
--- a/atlas/tasks.py
+++ b/atlas/tasks.py
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ def push_case_to_cimar_task(case_id):
             data = api.upload_dicom(image.image.path, study_uid=study_uid)
 
     
-    retries = 3
-    delay = 1
+    retries = 5
+    delay = 20
     for attempt in range(retries):
         print("attempt 1")
         try: