Race, geography, and risk of breast cancer treatment delays: A population-based study 2004-2015.
Katherine E Reeder-HayesBradford E JacksonChristopher D BaggettTzy-Mey KuoJacquelyne J GaddyMatthew R LeBlancEmily F BellLaura GreenStephanie B WheelerPublished in: Cancer (2023)
Geographic region was significantly associated with risk of treatment delays for both Black and non-Black patients. The magnitude of racial disparities in treatment delay varied markedly between regions. Future studies should consider both high-risk geographic regions and high-risk patient groups for intervention to prevent delays.