About The Study: In this cohort study of men treated for localized prostate cancer, treatment receipt after primary definitive treatment was similar by race. No mortality differences were found among those who received secondary treatment; however, observed mortality disparities among those who did not receive secondary treatment raise concerns about potential health care inequities.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jessica Acolin, PhD, email jyacolin@uw.edu.
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