Factors which affect use of breast conservation and mastectomy in an underinsured Hispanic population

Despite no difference in overall survival between breast conservation and mastectomy, significant variation exists between institutions and within populations. Less data exists about racial and ethnic minority populations. The current study was performed to evaluate variables that affect use of breast conservation and mastectomy in an underinsured Hispanic population.

Source: Surgical Oncology - September 20, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Lyndsay Olsen-Deeter, Chiu-Hsieh Hsu, Jesse N. Nodora, Marcia E. Bouton, Justin Nalagan, Maria Elena Martinez, Ian K. Komenaka Tags: Review Source Type: research