| Autor: |
Malhotra, Jyoti, Paddock, Lisa E., Lin, Yong, Pine, Sharon R., Habib, Muhammad H., Stroup, Antoinette, Manne, Sharon |
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Journal of Cancer Survivorship; Oct2023, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p1259-1265, 7p |
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Purpose: To investigate if race impacts receipt of follow-up care in lung cancer survivors, we conducted a cross-sectional study in lung cancer survivors recruited through the New Jersey State Cancer Registry (NJSCR). Methods: Between May 2019 and December 2019, survivors of early-stage NSCLC were identified and recruited from the NJSCR. Eligible participants were asked to complete a paper survey questionnaire and medical record release form sent to them by mail. Results: Of the 112 survivors included in the analysis, 78 (70%) were non-Hispanic (NH) Whites and 34 (30%) were NH Blacks. Mean age was 67 years, 61% were female, and 92% had cancer in remission. A total of 82% of participants reported receiving a surveillance scan (CT or PET) within 1 year of completing the study survey. More NH White survivors received a scan within a year compared to NH Black survivors (89% vs 70%; p = 0.02). More NH White survivors (94%) reported that they were informed of the need for follow-up care by their provider compared to NH Blacks (71%; p = 0.002). Only 57% survivors reported receiving a treatment summary. Significant barriers to care were out-of-pocket costs (24%), non-coverage of test (12.5%), and lack of insurance (10%). Conclusions: Significant 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 Survivors: Future interventions to increase survivorship care should target specific unmet needs identified in each survivor population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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