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TELEHEALTH ALLOWS FOR CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPATION AND MULTIMODALITY THERAPY IN A RURAL PATIENT WITH STAGE 4
James M Clark1, Laurence J Heifetz2, Daphne Palmer3
1Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
Cancer Treatment and Research Communications
|June 6, 2017
Summary
Rural patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can achieve remission with multi-modal therapy. Telehealth facilitated this rural patient
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Rural Health
- Telemedicine
Background:
- Oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) presents poor prognosis in rural settings.
- Rural populations face healthcare disparities for complex malignancies.
- Telehealth integration can improve outcomes for rural cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of successful multi-modal therapy for a rural patient with stage IV NSCLC.
- To highlight the role of telehealth in facilitating complex cancer care for rural populations.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a rural patient with stage IV NSCLC.
- Implementation of trimodality therapy including surgical resection.
- Facilitation of care and clinical trial participation via telehealth.
Main Results:
- The patient achieved clinical complete remission and remained disease-free for 18 months.
- Telehealth enabled participation in clinical trials and tertiary care consultations.
- Successful integration of advanced cancer treatment in a rural setting.
Conclusions:
- Multi-modality therapy, including surgery, can significantly improve survival in oligometastatic NSCLC.
- Telehealth is a valuable tool for overcoming geographical barriers in complex cancer care.
- This case demonstrates the feasibility and benefit of advanced cancer treatment facilitated by telehealth for rural patients.
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