Women with severe, chronic health issues are screened for breast cancer less often
Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 01:30
in Health & Medicine
Women with severe disabilities and multiple chronic conditions are screened for breast cancer less often than women with no disabilities or no chronic conditions, a new study has found. Worldwide, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Deaths have significantly dropped due to advances in prevention and treatment.