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Multivariate survival analysis of women with breast cancer diagnosed in 1987 with at least 10 years follow-up confirmed variations depending on the Health Board of their treatment. Differences in survival according to surgical caseload/specialization or deprivation were not statistically significant. © 2001 Cancer Research Campaign www.bjcancer.com
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Twelves, C., Thomson, C., Dewar, J. et al. Variation in survival of women with breast cancer: Health Board remains a factor at 10 years. Br J Cancer 85, 637–640 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1054/bjoc.2001.1957
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