Cost Effectiveness of Alternative Treatments for Local Breast Cancer in the Elderly

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to conduct cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA) of three treatment alternatives (modified radical mastectomy, breast conserving surgery with radiation therapy and breast conserving surgery without radiation therapy) for elderly women (67 and older) with early stage breast cancer. Data for the CEA will be obtained from surveys of breast cancer patients at three, four, and five years post-treatment, their surgeons, and Medicare's National Claims History File.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA339106

Entities

People

  • Jack Badley

Organizations

  • Georgetown University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Clinical Trials
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Databases
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Geographic Regions
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Mastectomy
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Physicians
  • Radiation
  • Surgery
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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