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Breast Cancer
New breast cancer data have been reported by N.A. Bickell and co-authors
May 8th, 2008
"Effective adjuvant treatments proven to prolong survival for breast cancer exist, yet many women, particularly minority women, do not receive them. Little work has focused on improving the quality of, and reducing racial disparities in, cancer treatment," investigators in the United States report. "We describe the application of a conceptual model to direct, design, and implement trials to reduce underuse of effective adjuvant breast cancer treatments. Content analysis of extensive interviews and focus groups was used to construct a framework of patient, physician, and system-level reasons for underuse. Use of the model then directed development of targeted...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-05-08)
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