학술논문
Disparities in care and outcomes for adolescent and young adult lymphoma patients
Document Type
Report
Source
ejHaem. November 2023, Vol. 4 Issue 4, p934, 6 p.
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Despite continued improvements in adolescent/young adult (AYA) lymphoma survival, outcome disparities persist. Even after consideration of factors thought to drive disparities (e.g., distance‐to‐care, treatment location) [1], non‐White (vs. White) [...]
: Though survival outcomes among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with lymphoma have improved over the last three decades, socially vulnerable populations including non‐White, low‐income, and publicly insured groups continue to trail behind on survival curves. These disparities, while likely the result of both biological and non‐biological factors, can be largely attributed to inequities in care over the full cancer continuum. Nationally representative studies have demonstrated that from diagnosis through therapy and into long‐term survivorship, socially vulnerable AYAs with lymphoma face barriers to care that impact their short and long‐term survival. Thus, improving outcomes for all AYAs with lymphoma requires dedicated study to understand, and then address the unique challenges faced by non‐White and low‐income lymphoma populations within this age group.
: Though survival outcomes among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with lymphoma have improved over the last three decades, socially vulnerable populations including non‐White, low‐income, and publicly insured groups continue to trail behind on survival curves. These disparities, while likely the result of both biological and non‐biological factors, can be largely attributed to inequities in care over the full cancer continuum. Nationally representative studies have demonstrated that from diagnosis through therapy and into long‐term survivorship, socially vulnerable AYAs with lymphoma face barriers to care that impact their short and long‐term survival. Thus, improving outcomes for all AYAs with lymphoma requires dedicated study to understand, and then address the unique challenges faced by non‐White and low‐income lymphoma populations within this age group.