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| Cancer Type | % residing in a nursing home in the 6 months preceding cancer diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Duals | Non-Duals | |
| Breast Cancer | 33.6 | 4.0 |
| Colorectal Cancer | 32.5 | 4.8 |
| Prostate Cancer | 26.9 | 2.3 |
SOURCE: Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System, 1997–2001; and Medicare enrollment and claims files, 1996–2002.
