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Disparities in Treatment for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Stephanie Davis1, Timothy M Ullmann1, Sanziana Roman1
1Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
Thyroid : Official Journal of the American Thyroid Association
|November 4, 2022
Summary
Disparities in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) care exist for vulnerable populations in the US. Addressing these requires improving access to specialists, guideline-directed therapies, and reducing financial burdens.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Services Research
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) diagnosis and treatment disparities are documented.
- Vulnerable populations face significant challenges in DTC care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent literature on DTC diagnostic and treatment disparities in the US.
- To propose solutions for improving care gaps in DTC.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of key articles on DTC.
- Focus on disparities in treatment, diagnosis, and outcomes for disadvantaged groups.
Main Results:
- Vulnerable patients (socioeconomically disadvantaged, uninsured, rural, elderly, minorities) often present with advanced DTC.
- These groups experience reduced access to high-volume surgeons, less guideline-adherent care, and more financial toxicity.
Conclusions:
- Multifaceted approaches are needed to rectify DTC care disparities.
- Solutions include enhancing specialist access (telehealth), ensuring language-concordant care, promoting guideline adherence, and reducing treatment costs.
Keywords:
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