Breast Cancer Disparity in Women in Wisconsin

Presentation Year

2026

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

Breast cancer accounts for approximately 25% of cancer cases worldwide and is the most common cancer among women. Wisconsin has an allegedly higher rate of breast cancer compared to national averages, and this analysis aims to investigate that disparity by comparing tumor characteristics such as; radius, texture, perimeter, and area, between Wisconsin and U.S. datasets. Key questions include whether Wisconsin tumors are more aggressive or irregular, and how malignancy rates compare locally versus nationally. The findings are intended to provide insight into the geographic distribution of breast cancer and inform future research into its underlying causes.

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Yes

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mathematics-data-science-lewis-jacob-203655-4x3.pdf (15.05 KB)

Primary Contact: First Name

Jacob

Primary Contact: Last Name

Lewis

Primary Contact: Email

jjl123@humboldt.edu

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Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

8057109101

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4'x3'