​Breast Cancer Locational Study

Project Abstract

In cooperation with the Marshfield Clinic, the GIS Center researched the relationship between the stage of breast cancer at initial diagnosis and the distances patients travel to receive screening.  The powerful analytical capabilities of GIS have long linked personal health location factors.

 

Principal Investigators

Dr. Adedayo Onitilo, MD, MSCR, Marshfield Clinic

Jessica Engel, MSN, RN, Marshfield Clinic

Douglas Miskowiak, UWSP GIS Center

Hong Liang, Ph.D. Marshfield Clinic

Rachel Stankowski, Ph,D. Marshfield Clinic

Michael Broton, UWSP GIS Center 

 

Journal Articles

Onitilo AA¹, Engel JM, Liang H, Stankowski RV, Miskowiak DA, Broton M, Doi SA. Mammography utilization: patient characteristics and breast cancer stage at diagnosis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013 Nov;201(5):1057-63. doi: 10.2214/AJR.13.10733. Epub 2013 Aug 16.

 

Onitilo AA, Liang H, Stankowski RV, Engel JM, Broton M, Doi SA, Miskowiak DA. Geographical and

season barriers to mammography services and breast cancer stage at diagnosis. In Press.  Journal of Rural and Remote Health.

 

Project Maps

• Stage of Breast Cancer and Distance Between Patient and Closest Facility
• Stage of Breast Cancer by Distance to Chosen Facillity at First Recorded Visit