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MICHAEL, VEERESH, BAILEY, JESSICA H., LEI ZHANG, JONES, ELLEN |
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Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association; Feb2018, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p84-87, 4p |
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Introduction: Breast cancer incidence in Mississippi is among the lowest in the country, but, mortality is among the highest. Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) is a valid option for lowering the risk of recurrence when compared to 110 radiation therapy after breast conservation surgery. Methods: Mississippi Cancer Registry (MCR) data were used to identify early stage breast cancer patients and statistical analysis was performed to determine if racial differences exist for patients who received radiation treatment after breast conservation surgery. Results: Data analysis revealed significant differences for radiation treatment modality selected based on race as well as other demographics. Results showed that white women were significantly more likely to have external beam radiation or APBI brachy therapy treatment. Conclusion: Understanding racial differences in breast cancer treatment modality can inform early screening, treatment and follow up for disparate populations in Mississippi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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