The impact of comorbidity on cancer survival: a review

M Søgaard, RW Thomsen, KS Bossen… - Clinical …, 2013‏ - Taylor & Francis
Background A number of studies have shown poorer survival among cancer patients with
comorbidity. Several mechanisms may underlie this finding. In this review we summarize the …

Addressing potential health disparities in the adoption of advanced breast imaging technologies

RC Miles, T Onega, CI Lee - Academic radiology, 2018‏ - Elsevier
With the advent of new screening technologies, including digital breast tomosynthesis,
screening ultrasound, and breast magnetic resonance imaging, there is growing concern …

Impact of care at comprehensive cancer centers on outcome: results from a population‐based study

JA Wolfson, CL Sun, LP Wyatt, A Hurria, S Bhatia - Cancer, 2015‏ - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Rigorous processes ensure quality of research and clinical care at National
Cancer Institute‐designated comprehensive cancer centers (NCICCCs). Unmeasurable …

A relative spatial access assessment approach for analyzing potential spatial access to colorectal cancer services in Texas

N Wan, FB Zhan, B Zou, E Chow - Applied Geography, 2012‏ - Elsevier
The usefulness of gravity-based spatial access models is limited because of the uncertainty
introduced by the range of values of the impedance coefficient. To solve this problem, this …

Predictors and intensity of online access to electronic medical records among patients with cancer

DE Gerber, AL Laccetti, B Chen, J Yan, J Cai… - Journal of oncology …, 2014‏ - ascopubs.org
Introduction: Electronic portals are secure Web-based servers that provide patients with real-
time access to their personal health record (PHR). These applications are now widely used …

Residential redlining, neighborhood trajectory, and equity of breast and colorectal cancer care

AP Loehrer, JE Weiss, KK Chatoorgoon… - Annals of …, 2024‏ - journals.lww.com
Objective: To determine the influence of structural racism, vis-à-vis neighborhood
socioeconomic trajectory, on colorectal and breast cancer diagnosis and treatment …

Population‐based geographic access to parent and satellite National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Facilities

T Onega, J Alford‐Teaster, F Wang - Cancer, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Satellite facilities of National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer centers have
expanded their regional footprints. This study characterized geographic access to parent …

Laparoscopic and open surgery in rectal cancer patients in Germany: short and long-term results of a large 10-year population-based cohort

V Schnitzbauer, M Gerken, S Benz, V Völkel… - Surgical …, 2020‏ - Springer
Background Rectal cancer is frequent in Germany and worldwide. Several studies have
assessed laparoscopic surgery as a treatment option and most have shown favorable …

Spatial access and local demand for major cancer care facilities in the United States

X Shi, J Alford-Teaster, T Onega… - Geographies of Health …, 2016‏ - taylorfrancis.com
The Cancer Centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI Centers) and
academic medical centers (AMCs) form the “backbone” of the cancer care system in the …

Adolescent and young adult oncology patients: disparities in access to specialized cancer centers

E Alvarez, T Keegan, EE Johnston, R Haile… - Cancer, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15 to 39 years with cancer
continue to experience disparate survival outcomes compared with their younger and older …