Insurance status, health equity, and the cancer care continuum

As illustrated in two studies published in this issue of Cancer, an individual's sociodemographic characteristics including type of health insurance can decrease access to receiving high-quality and timely cancer care and result in adverse outcomes. Understanding the factors that create cancer health care disparities can help researchers, clinicians, and policy makers develop strategies and interventions to reduce them. See also pages.

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