Targeted Therapies for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Underused in Patients on Medicaid
Targeted therapies are underused in Medicaid patients with EGFR- or ALK-altered, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, research suggests.
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Geography and Race/Ethnicity Impact Access to Pediatric Cancer Care
New research has revealed disparities in access to cancer care among children, adolescents, and young adults in the United States.
Geographic Region Linked to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays
The relative risk of treatment delay was about 2 times higher for patients in the highest- vs the lowest-risk region.
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Opioid Access for Patients Dying of Cancer
Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to receive any opioids compared with White patients.
Social Determinants of Health Affect Racial Disparity in Prostate Cancer Mortality
When accounting for social determinants of health, Black patients have a lower risk of prostate cancer-specific mortality than White patients.
ADT Increases Risk of Bone Fracture in Prostate Cancer
Investigators examined the risk of bone fracture associated with different forms of androgen deprivation therapy.
Cancer-Specific Survival Has Not Improved Since 1988 for Men With Breast Cancer
From 1988 to 2017, there were no significant improvements in breast cancer-specific survival among men in the United States.
Women Insured Through Their Employer More Likely to Say Health Care Is Unaffordable
Among people with employer-sponsored insurance, women are more likely than men to report being unable to afford needed health care.
Outcomes Worse for Black Patients With Head and Neck Cancer in Clinical Trials
Outcomes were worse for Black patients than for White patients, despite similar access to care and socioeconomic status.
Black Patients More Likely to Undergo Emergency Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
Black patients are more likely to undergo emergency surgery for colorectal cancer, which is associated with worse outcomes.
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