Impact of age, rurality and distance in predicting contralateral prophylactic mastectomy for breast cancer in a Midwestern state: a population-based study.

Ingrid M LizarragaAmanda R KahlEllie JacobyMary E CharltonCharles F LynchSonia L Sugg

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2021)

There is an unexpectedly high proportion of CPM in young rural women in Iowa, and travel distance and availability of reconstructive services likely influence decision-making. Improving access to multidisciplinary care in rural states may help optimize decision-making.

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decision making
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quality improvement
palliative care
primary care
polycystic ovary syndrome
affordable care act
breast cancer risk
mental health
middle aged
pregnancy outcomes
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metabolic syndrome
cervical cancer screening
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