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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2002 94(7):480-481; doi:10.1093/jnci/94.7.480
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 94, No. 7, 480-481, April 3, 2002
© 2002 Oxford University Press

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Use of Breast-Conserving Therapy Increases, but Variations Persist

M. J. Friedrich

Although more women with early-stage breast cancer have been opting for breast conserving therapy (BCT) over mastectomy, variations in the use of BCT by sociodemographic factors persist, according to a study from researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee ( Medical Care 2002;40(3):181–9[CrossRef][Web of Science][Medline]). Age, income, education, and population density continue to influence whether a woman will receive BCT or mastectomy.

The report also pointed out that some sociodemographic factors affect whether a . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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