Disparities in cancer care: an operative perspective.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.surg.2009.10.050.
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Abstract
Health disparities in cancer care have been described and stem from a complex interplay of patient, provider, and instutional factors. A review of the literature describing disparities in aspects of cancer care was performed. Disparities in outcomes including overall survival for minority populations have been demonstrated to exist for race, age, and socioeconomic status. Disparities in cancer care and outcomes clearly exist for many poorly understood reasons. After a diagnosis of cancer, barriers to care may develop at multiple points along the course of the patient's disease.
Medical subject headings
- Healthcare Disparities
- Neoplasms