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Beyond the physician shortage: infrastructure as a rate-limiting step in breast cancer care

  • By

  • Elio R. Bitar

  • Max O. Meneveau

  • Kaelyn C. Cummins

  • Olivia Sears

  • Mohamad El Moheb

  • Chengli Shen

  • Susan Kim

  • Mackenzie M. Mayhew

  • Samantha M. Ruff

  • Allan Tsung

  • July 7, 2026

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    Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., with significant disparities in early detection and survival across regions.

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    Provider density positively impacts breast cancer screening rates and negatively correlates with late-stage diagnoses and mortality when facilities are available.

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    Counties with high provider density are often urban and socioeconomically advantaged, with better access to mammography facilities.

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    In counties lacking local facilities, access to neighboring counties' resources improves screening rates and reduces mortality.

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    Increasing physician workforce availability alone may not suffice; aligning it with infrastructure investment is crucial for improving breast cancer outcomes.

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Beyond the physician shortage: infrastructure as a rate-limiting step in breast cancer care

  • by Elio R. Bitar, Max O. Meneveau, Kaelyn C. Cummins, Olivia Sears, Mohamad El Moheb, Chengli Shen, Susan Kim, Mackenzie M. Mayhew, Samantha M. Ruff, Allan Tsung

  • July 7, 2026

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