Emily Haines, Rachel C Shelton, Kristie Foley, Rinad S Beidas, Emily V Dressler, Carol A Kittel, Krisda H Chaiyachati, Oluwadamilola M Fayanju, Sarah A Birken, Daniel Blumenthal, Katharine A Rendle
Social determinants of health and unmet social needs are directly related to cancer outcomes, from diagnosis to survivorship. If identified, unmet social needs can be addressed in oncology care by changing care plans in collaboration with patients' preferences and accounting for clinical practice guidelines (eg, reducing the frequency of appointments, switching treatment modalities) and connecting patients to resources within healthcare organizations (eg, social work support, patient navigation), and with community organizations (eg, food banks, housing assistance programs)...
April 27, 2024: JNCI Cancer Spectrum