Tuesday 27 February 2018

A Mixed Picture: An Inquiry into Geographical Inequalities and Breast Cancer

 A Mixed Picture: An Inquiry into Geographical Inequalities and Breast Cancer Although we know that overall outcomes for breast cancer patients are good and have improved over recent years, breast cancer treatment, care and support varies across the country.

Based on where they live in England, a woman with breast cancer may be:

  • More than twice as likely to die from breast cancer under the age of 75 than a woman treated in a different area,
  • A third less likely to have attended breast cancer screening in the last three years compared to a woman living in another part of the country.
Where a woman lives may also influence her access to medicines and services to support her fertility, recovery and mental health.

This year-long inquiry has shone a light on where and why these inequalities exist and what the possible solutions could be. All-Party Parliamentary Group on Breast Cancer

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