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In a healthcare system with equal access we analysed possible associations between cancer survivors’ socioeconomic status (SES) and their: 1) need for rehabilitation; 2) participation in rehabilitation activities; and 3) unmet needs for rehabilitation in a 14-month period following date of diagnosis. A population-based cohort study including incident cancer patients diagnosed from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008 in Denmark. Fourteen months after diagnosis participants completed a mailed out questionnaire developed to measure different aspects and dimensions of rehabilitation. Individual information on cohabitation status, education, income and labour market status was retrieved from national registers. Logistic regression analyses were used to explore associations between socioeconomic status and rehabilitation outcomes. A total of 3439 patients responded (70%). Significant …