A major new report, published online by the National Cancer Registry today, highlights strong patterns of cancer inequality by deprivation, age and, to a lesser extent, urban/rural status. These factors influence the risk of developing cancer (incidence) and the survival, stage at presentation, treatment and associated health conditions (comorbidities) of cancer patients in Ireland. In many instances, these patterns of inequality apply across a range of cancer types.Read more
This is the second National Cancer Registry report focusing on treatment and survival of cancer patients in Ireland, for the four most important cancers in healthcare terms. Coverage is provided here for the eight-year period 1994-2001, representing 49,100 cancer patients with survival follow-up to December 2003.Read more
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