Distance as a barrier to cancer diagnosis and treatment: review of the literature
The burden of travel from a patient's residence to health care providers is an important issue
that can influence access to diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Although several studies …
that can influence access to diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Although several studies …
[HTML][HTML] Review of factors influencing women's choice of mastectomy versus breast conserving therapy in early stage breast cancer: a systematic review
We have performed a narrative synthesis. A literature search was conducted between
January 2000 and June 2014 in 7 databases. The initial search identified 2717 articles; 319 …
January 2000 and June 2014 in 7 databases. The initial search identified 2717 articles; 319 …
Survival after lumpectomy and mastectomy for early stage invasive breast cancer: the effect of age and hormone receptor status
BACKGROUND: Randomized clinical trials (RCT) have demonstrated equivalent survival for
breast‐conserving therapy with radiation (BCT) and mastectomy for early‐stage breast …
breast‐conserving therapy with radiation (BCT) and mastectomy for early‐stage breast …
Next steps for adolescent and young adult oncology workshop: an update on progress and recommendations for the future
Each year, 70,000 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) between ages 15 and 39 years in
the United States are diagnosed with cancer. In 2006, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) …
the United States are diagnosed with cancer. In 2006, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) …
Survival comparisons for breast conserving surgery and mastectomy revisited: community experience and the role of radiation therapy
AA Onitilo, JM Engel, RV Stankowski… - Clinical medicine & …, 2015 - Marshfield Clinic
Objectives Evidence suggests superiority of breast conserving surgery (BCS) plus radiation
over mastectomy alone for treatment of early stage breast cancer. Whether the superiority of …
over mastectomy alone for treatment of early stage breast cancer. Whether the superiority of …
Rural–urban differences in health-related quality of life: patterns for cancer survivors compared to other older adults
Purpose Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older cancer survivors can be
impaired by factors such as treatment, comorbidities, and social challenges. These HRQOL …
impaired by factors such as treatment, comorbidities, and social challenges. These HRQOL …
The impact of patient travel time on disparities in treatment for early stage lung cancer in California
Background Travel time to treatment facilities may impede the receipt of guideline-
concordant treatment (GCT) among patients diagnosed with early-stage non-small cell lung …
concordant treatment (GCT) among patients diagnosed with early-stage non-small cell lung …
Evaluating travel distance to radiation facilities among rural and urban breast cancer patients in the Medicare population
Purpose The distance patients travel for specialty care is an important barrier to health care
access, particularly for those living in rural areas. This study characterizes the actual …
access, particularly for those living in rural areas. This study characterizes the actual …
Inequities in thyroid cancer care: populations most at risk for delays in diagnosis and treatment
B Lopez, SC Fligor, GW Randolph, BC James - Thyroid, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Background: Delays in treatment for thyroid cancer (TC) have been associated with higher
overall mortality rates. However, few studies have explored the impact of health disparities …
overall mortality rates. However, few studies have explored the impact of health disparities …
[HTML][HTML] Cosmesis and breast-related quality of life outcomes after intraoperative radiation therapy for early breast cancer: a substudy of the TARGIT-A trial
Purpose To report the first comprehensive investigation of patient-reported cosmesis and
breast-related quality of life (QOL) outcomes comparing patients randomized to risk-adapted …
breast-related quality of life (QOL) outcomes comparing patients randomized to risk-adapted …