MeHG Stimulates Antiapoptotic Signaling in Stem Cells
Abstract
The purpose of our project was to characterize national patterns in the treatment of early invasive breast cancer in older women with incident disease. We specifically sought to characterize disparities in care and regional variation in treatment patterns. Our study subject was in response to prior research evidence that has suggested that regional variation and socioeconomic barriers in breast cancer treatment remain substantial problems for patients across the nation. In fact, though a full decade ago, in 1999, the Institute of Medicine National Cancer Policy Board issued a call to improve the quality of cancer care nationally. Still recent data indicate that progress in overcoming disparities in cancer care has been insufficient. For our project, we applied a novel resource, comprehensive national Medicare claims data, to study disparities in care and outcomes in women with breast cancer. Our project has spanned a total of three years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA542304
Entities
People
- Joseph Bressler
Organizations
- Kennedy Krieger Institute