Rural-urban differences in secular trends of locoregional treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ: A patterns of care analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Precis

Omission of PORT following BCS remains high among rural patients despite evidence that PORT leads to a significant reduction in the risk of local recurrence. Further research is needed to examine the impact of rural residence on treatment choices and develop methods to ensure equitable care among all breast cancer patients.

Background

Despite national guidelines, debate exists among clinicians regarding the optimal approach to treatment for patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). While regional variation in practice patterns has been well documented, population-based information on rural-urban treatment differences is lacking.

Methods

Data from the SEER Patterns of Care studies were used to identify women diagnosed with histologically confirmed

SUBMITTER: Riley D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9160801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature