Breast Cancer Epidemiology
American Cancer Society describes research in breast cancer epidemiology
Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 23rd, 2007
Research findings, "Insurance status and stage of cancer at diagnosis among women with breast cancer," are discussed in a new report. According to a study from the United States, "Individuals without medical insurance or with limited insurance are less likely than those with broader insurance coverage to receive preventive services and to seek timely medical care. The authors examined the associations of insurance status with stage at diagnosis among women with breast cancer."
"This study included women age >/=40 years who were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer from 1998 to 2003 and who were reported to the National Cancer Data Base. Multivariable logistic...
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