Predictors of Delay in Starting Radiation Treatment for Patients with Early Stage Breast Cancer
International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*PhysicsPublished 1 April 1998
V. Benk, Vivian Ho, Paul R. Fortin, G ZHANG, Carey Levinton, Carolyn Freeman
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More than half of patients with early breast cancer waited more than the recommended intervals for radiation therapy, however, lower income breast cancer patients did not wait longer for treatment than higher income patients, possibly a result of the Canadian Medicare system which provides universal access to health care.
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More than half of patients with early breast cancer waited more than the recommended intervals for radiation therapy. However, lower income breast cancer patients did not wait longer for treatment than higher income patients, possibly a result of the Canadian Medicare system which provides universal access to health care.
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