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Stage IV breast, colorectal, and lung cancer at diagnosis in adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities: A population-based cross-sectional study.

Alyson L MaharKelly BiggsRebecca L HansfordShelley DerksenRebecca GriffithsJennifer E EnnsDavid E DaweJulie HalletMark KristjansonKathleen DeckerVirginie CobigoShahin ShooshtariMorgan StirlingChristine KellyMarni BrownellDonna TurnerHélène Ouellette-Kuntz
Published in: Cancer (2023)
People with IDD were more likely to have stage IV breast and colorectal cancer identified at diagnosis compared to those without IDD. Identifying factors and processes contributing to stage disparities such as lower screening rates and developing strategies to address diagnostic delays is critical.
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