MPC Member Publications

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Title: Abstract SY15-02: Health insurance and outcome disparities in adolescents and young adults with cancer

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2024

ISSN: 0008-5472

DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.AM2024-SY15-02

Abstract: <p>Introduction: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs), particularly those 19-34, are the most highly uninsured age group in the United States. AYAs lacking any insurance or having public health insurance have been consistently found to have worse survival after a cancer diagnosis than those with private insurance, highlighting the need to better understand survival disparities and improve outcomes in this population. We examined the association of health insurance with stage at diagnosis, cancer treatment, location of cancer care, healthcare utilization, and chronic medical conditions/late effects (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine diseases) and survival.</p>

Url: /cancerres/article/84/7_Supplement/SY15-02/742808/Abstract-SY15-02-Health-insurance-and-outcome

Url: https://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM2024-SY15-02

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Authors: Keegan, Theresa H M; Maguire, Frances M.; Abrahão, Renata; Parsons, Helen M.

Periodical (Full): Cancer Research

Issue: 7_Supplement

Volume: 84

Pages: SY15-02

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