Disparities in Care for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

Alejandro R Marrero-Gonzalez; Evan M Graboyes

doi:10.1016/j.soc.2024.04.010

Disparities in Care for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2024 Oct;33(4):669-681. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2024.04.010. Epub 2024 Jun 4.

Authors

Alejandro R Marrero-Gonzalez¹, Evan M Graboyes²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
² Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA; Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 39244286
PMCID: PMC11381712 (available on 2025-10-01)
DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2024.04.010

Abstract

This article examines disparities in head and neck cancer across the cancer care continuum. It provides a public health lens to understand multilevel determinants of health behavior and the importance of social determinants of health. This article reviews the evidence base showing profound differences in incidence, treatment, and survival for patients with head and neck cancer by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geography. Continued research is needed to understand and address disparities for patients with head and neck cancer.

Keywords: Cancer care; Cancer disparities; Head and neck cancer; Social determinants of health.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Head and Neck Neoplasms* / therapy
Health Services Accessibility
Healthcare Disparities*
Humans
Socioeconomic Factors

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