Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10897268 | Cancer Epidemiology | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This study highlights the critical need to address disparities in receipt of guideline-concordant timely lung cancer care among elderly. Although timely care was not associated with better prognosis in this study, any delays in diagnosis and treatment should be avoided, as it may increase the risk of disease progression and psychological stress in patients. Furthermore, given that lung cancer diagnostic and management services are covered under the Medicare program, observed delays in care among Medicare beneficiaries is also a cause for concern.
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Authors
Pramit Nadpara, S. Suresh Madhavan, Cindy Tworek,