Breast cancer stage at diagnosis differs sharply across rural US regions

Where a woman lives significantly affects whether her breast cancer is diagnosed at an early or late stage, according to a national analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). Researchers found prominent geographic variations within rural regions across the United States, and that race and insurance status also strongly influenced a woman’s stage of breast cancer at diagnosis.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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