Deprivation and Breast Cancer Link
Scientists at the University of Dundee have suggested that women from deprived backgrounds may be less likely to survive breast cancer.
16 Feb
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They suggest this may be because those women are more likely to have tumours with a faulty P53 gene - which is linked to higher mortality rates. The study is published online in the British Journal of Cancer today (Tuesday 16 February).
Dr Caitlin Palframan, Policy Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said:
"We know there is a connection between deprivation and breast cancer survival but we don’t yet know all the reasons for this. The researchers suggest a genetic link between deprivation and survival, but a range of lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors are all likely to play a part.
"Early detection of breast cancer is vital to increase the chance of successful treatment. That is why we encourage all women to be breast aware and attend screening when invited."
