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Emerging Disparities in Prevention and Survival Outcomes for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer and Recommendations
Manisha Salinas1, Ashish Chintakuntlawar2, Ivie Arasomwan3
1Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 4500, San Pablo Rd S., Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA. Salinas.Manisha@mayo.edu.
Purpose Of Review:
The aim of this review is to describe less known and emerging disparities found in the prevention and survival outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) that are likely to play an increasingly important role in HNC outcomes and health inequities.
Recent Findings:
The following factors contribute to HNC incidence and outcomes: (1) the effect of rurality on prevention and treatment of HNC, (2) dietary behavior and nutritional factors influencing the development of and survival from HNC, and (3) barriers and benefits of telehealth for patients with HNC. Rurality, nutrition and diet, and telehealth usage and access are significant contributors to the existing health disparities associated with HNC. Population and culturally specific interventions are urgently needed as well as more research to further define the issues and develop appropriate population and individual level solutions.
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