A new study conducted by the American Cancer Society and recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicates that location of a mammography facility is associated with lower breast cancer rates particularly among women living in rural areas. According to senior scientist Dr. Daniel Wiese, "mammography is widely available in the United States but barriers, such as long drive times, are likely influencing a women's decision to get screened." Dr. Wise further emphasizes the importance of programs aimed at removing barriers "so women can access this potentially life-saving screening."
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Source mentioned:
Wiese D, Islami F, Henry KA. Changes in geographic accessibility to mammography by state and rural-urban status, United States, 2006-2022. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Dec 14:djac217. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djac217. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36515214.
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