“I really do think these findings should give us some pause. Overall, we’re seeing improved survival for cervical cancer relative to other cancers, but in the states with clinic closures we are seeing just the opposite. It should make us think – not just as medical providers and practitioners, but as people broadly – about why this is happening and what we can do to increase rather than limit access to health care.”
The abstract, “The impact of the closure of women’s health clinics on cervical cancer in the United States,” will be presented in detail at ASTRO’s 61st Annual Meeting in Chicago. To schedule an interview with Dr. Srivastava and/or outside experts, contact ASTRO's media relations team.
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