Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8214965 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2016 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
An increased travel burden was associated with a decreased likelihood of receiving RT for patients with stage II/III rectal cancer, all else being equal; however, radiation oncologist density was not. Further research of geographic access and establishing transportation assistance programs or lodging services for patients with an unmet need might help decrease geographic barriers and improve the quality of rectal cancer care.
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Authors
Chun Chieh PhD, MBA, Suanna S. MPH, M. Kelsey MPH, Dawn L. MD, MS, Ahmedin DVM, PhD, B. Ashleigh MD, James B. MD, MHS, Shane MD, Michael MD, Dean MD, Sharon H. MD, MPH, Michael MD, Anna Arnone, Amy Hanley, Stephanie Stevens, Christine MD, MS,