Travel Time for Breast Cancer Screening Remains Long for Many Women in the U.S., New Study Shows (IMAGE)

American Cancer Society

Travel Time for Breast Cancer Screening Remains Long for Many Women in the U.S., New Study Shows

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A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows travel time to the nearest mammography facility is long for a considerable proportion of women in the United States, particularly affecting more than 50% of women in rural areas in 28 states.

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