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Breast Cancer
Study findings emphasize importance of early detection
April 21st, 2005
According to a study from Norway, "Differences in incidence and survival of breast cancer have been observed to vary with regard to sociodemographic factors." "This might be related to variation in frequency of doctor consultation and in time of diagnosis, since sociodemographic factors appear to influence the individual's attention to cancer symptoms and susceptibility to participate in screening programs," said T.E. Robsahm and colleagues, Cancer Registry Norway. These researchers set out "to examine the variation in breast cancer incidence and case fatality in sociodemographic groups in Norway, and to discuss whether any variation can result from...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-04-21)
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