Racial/ethnic differences in thyroid cancer incidence in the United States, 2007 ‐2014

CONCLUSIONThe diagnosis of small tumors is occurring at greater rates in whites (vs non‐whites) and insured (vs Medicaid and uninsured) patients; consequently, these groups may be vulnerable to unnecessary tests and treatments or potentially aided by early detection. Guidelines that define postdetection interventions may be needed to limit the overtreatment of indolent and small papillary carcinomas. Cancer 2018. © 2018 American Cancer Society.
Source: Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research