Men ' s choice of treatment for prostate cancer is influenced by their travel time

This study analysed national data to determine where two of the most common prostate cancer treatments (surgery and radiotherapy) were available. Researchers assessed whether the treatment men received was influenced by how far they needed to travel. It found that fewer than half of the hospitals provided both surgery and radiotherapy. Men ' s travel time influenced the treatment they received, as did their age, ethnic and economic background, and the number of long-term conditions they had.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news