Pragya Jain

In 536,783 NCDB breast RT courses from 2020 to 2023, 5-fraction RT rose from 4.3% to 17.4% overall, with uptake significantly lower among uninsured patients (6.9%), Black patients (9.4% vs 12.2% White), and mid-size metro areas, revealing persistent access disparities.

In an NCDB cohort of 536,783 breast radiation courses from 2020 to 2023, 5-fraction RT utilization rose from 4.3% to 17.4%, with overall 10.7% adoption across the 4-year period.