Bias against single people affects their cancer treatment

New research reveals the dangerous bias that’s been buried in the fine print of academic and medical journals for more than 30 years. Unmarried patients with cancer are less likely to get potentially life-saving surgery or radiotherapy than their married counterparts, as medical providers may rely on stereotypes that discount sources of social support other than a current spouse.

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