Аннотация:Low-income cancer patients tend to die earlier than more affluent patients.But why is this so?Large cancer registries haven't provided an answer.In this German study, the authors analyzed individual patient data rather than the aggregated datasets of registries.The study found that, even with equal access to health care, low-income and unemployed patients were more likely to present with late-stage cancer at diagnosis.It is important to determine the reasons for this effect, as prognosis is considerably improved with early treatment.
