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Association between urbanicity and surgical treatment among patients with primary glioblastoma in the United States.

Gino CioffiDavid J CoteQuinn T OstromCarol KruchkoJill S Barnholtz-Sloan
Published in: Neuro-oncology practice (2020)
Among US patients with GB, urbanicity is associated with receipt of surgical treatment, but among patients who receive surgery, urbanicity is not associated with extent of resection. These results point to potential differences in access to health care for those in nonmetropolitan areas that warrant further exploration.
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