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Hundreds of women from the poorest backgrounds in England are dying needlessly of breast cancer, according to researchers.
Data presented at the National Cancer Research Institute conference showed poverty was linked to 450 breast cancer deaths a year.
Catching the tumour late is thought to be a major explanation for the deaths.
The charity Cancer Research UK said women needed to go to their GP promptly.
There is a strong link between wealth and health. Cancer, heart attacks, stroke, lung disease and liver disease are all more likely in areas of social deprivation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24777347
Data presented at the National Cancer Research Institute conference showed poverty was linked to 450 breast cancer deaths a year.
Catching the tumour late is thought to be a major explanation for the deaths.
The charity Cancer Research UK said women needed to go to their GP promptly.
There is a strong link between wealth and health. Cancer, heart attacks, stroke, lung disease and liver disease are all more likely in areas of social deprivation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24777347