Purpose: To examine predictors of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Hispanic and non-Hispanic White (NHW) breast cancer (BC) survivors. Design: Cross-sectional study using survey data. Participants: Women diagnosed with BC at ages 21-79 years, between 2012-2014, recruited from the New Jersey State Cancer Registry. Methods: HRQoL was assessed using the Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy…Continue Reading Predictors of health-related quality of life among Hispanic and non-Hispanic White breast cancer survivors in New Jersey
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Cancer Survivorship Care Roles for Primary Care Physicians
Purpose: Despite a burgeoning population of cancer survivors and pending shortages of oncology services, clear definitions and systematic approaches for engaging primary care in cancer survivorship are lacking. We sought to understand how primary care clinicians perceive their role in delivering care to cancer survivors. Methods: We conducted digitally recorded interviews with 38 clinicians in…Continue Reading Cancer Survivorship Care Roles for Primary Care Physicians
Understanding primary care-oncology relationships within a changing healthcare environment
Background: Management of care transitions from primary care into and out of oncology is critical for optimal care of cancer patients and cancer survivors. There is limited understanding of existing primary care-oncology relationships within the context of the changing health care environment. Methods: Through a comparative case study of 14 innovative primary care practices throughout…Continue Reading Understanding primary care-oncology relationships within a changing healthcare environment