Racial disparities in follow-up care of early-stage lung cancer survivors
ConclusionsSignificant disparity was identified between NH Blacks and NH Whites in receipt of surveillance scans, as well as in receiving information about need for follow-up care. Low income, lack of insurance, and other financial concerns were identified as significant barriers to follow-up care.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsFuture interventions to increase survivorship care should target specific unmet needs identified in each survivor population.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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