ABSTRACT: Identifying factors associated with disability-related differences in breast cancer screening (United States) Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify factors that could explain breast cancer underutilization among women age 40 and older with disabilities. Conclusions: Reasons for the underutilization of breast cancer screening among women with long-term disabilities remain elusive. Future studies need to examine additional factors in order to improve screening use, especially among women with long-term disabilities who are 50-69 years of age, for whom screening has been shown to be beneficial in terms of reduced risk of mortality from breast cancer. Cancer Causes and Control 4/2003, Volume 14 Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.