DOAJ Open Access 2021

Targets for improving disparate head and neck cancer outcomes in the low‐income population

Payam Entezami Bennett Thomas Jobran Mansour Ameya Asarkar Cherie‐Ann Nathan +1 lainnya

Abstrak

Abstract Low‐income patients have worse head and neck cancer outcomes than those with high‐income. Yet, few targets have been identified to specifically improve outcomes in the low‐income population. Here, we conduct a review on the current literature on head and neck cancer outcomes in the low‐income population and identify targets for intervention. The degree of disparity is in the range of 20%‐90% worse overall survival in the low‐income population. Eliminating smoking would have the greatest effect on head and neck cancer mortality rates in the low‐income population. Additionally, access to oral cancer exams, assistance with transportation, and continued expansion of telemedicine would facilitate early diagnosis and timely treatment in patients who develop head and neck cancer.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Otorhinolaryngology Surgery

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Payam Entezami

Bennett Thomas

Jobran Mansour

Ameya Asarkar

Cherie‐Ann Nathan

John Pang

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Entezami, P., Thomas, B., Mansour, J., Asarkar, A., Nathan, C., Pang, J. (2021). Targets for improving disparate head and neck cancer outcomes in the low‐income population. https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.698

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Tahun Terbit: 2021
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1002/lio2.698
Akses: Open Access ✓