Geographical Inequalities in Surgical Treatment for Localized Female Breast Cancer, Queensland, Australia 1997–2011: Improvements over Time but Inequalities Remain

Geographical Inequalities in Surgical Treatment for Localized Female Breast Cancer, Queensland, Australia 1997–2011: Improvements over Time but Inequalities Remain

The uptake of breast conserving surgery (BCS) for early stage breast cancer varies by where women live. We investigate whether these geographical patterns have changed over time using population-based data linkage between cancer registry records and hospital inpatient episodes. The study cohort cons...

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Main Authors: Peter D. Baade, Paramita Dasgupta, Philippa H. Youl, Christopher Pyke, Joanne F. Aitken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
breast cancer
geography
inequalities
mastectomy
breast conserving surgery
socioeconomic
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/7/729

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