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Breast Cancer Survival
Regional differences in breast cancer survival are explained by low diagnostic activity
February 16th, 2006
The regional differences found in breast cancer survival are explained by low diagnostic activity. According to scientists in Sweden, "Despite a uniform regional breast cancer care program, breast cancer survival differs within regions. We therefore examined breast cancer survival in relation to differences in diagnostic activity, tumor characteristics, and treatment in seven Swedish counties within a single health care region." S. Eaker and colleagues explained, "We conducted a population-based observational study using a clinical breast cancer register in one Swedish health care region. Eligible women (n=7,656) ages 40 to 69 years diagnosed with...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-02-16)
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