Breast cancer incidence among women in Missouri. Implications for cancer control.
During the past decade, the incidence of breast cancer in Missouri women has apparently increased. As this study shows, however, this apparent rise is due to the early detection of localized cancers--those with higher cure rates. The implications of the findings are discussed.
Chang
J C
JC
Simms
S G
SG
Davis
J R
JR
Brownson
R C
RC
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008923:Missouri / Q000453:epidemiology; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors