Objectives To examine:(1) what elements of patient‐centered medical homes (PCMH s) are
typically provided to low‐income populations,(2) whether PCMH s improve health behaviors …

Background Increasing number of breast cancer survivors in the USA have led to greater
focus on the long-term health outcomes and surveillance care among these women …

Rising costs of cancer care have led to increased concerns about medical financial hardship
for cancer survivors and their families in the United States. In this commentary, we provide …

Background: Racial/ethnic disparities exist along the breast cancer continuum, including
time to a diagnosis. Previous research has largely focused on patient-level factors, and less …

Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) requires complex multidisciplinary
care. European evidence suggests potential benefit from regionalization, however, data …

Abstract The Integrated Cancer Information and Surveillance System (ICISS) facilitates
population-based cancer research by developing extensive information technology systems …

** BACKGROUND** Distance to oncology service providers and rurality may affect receipt of
guideline-recommended radiation therapy (RT), but the extent to which these factors affect …

Background Breast cancer clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) offer evidence-based
recommendations to improve quality of healthcare for patients. Suboptimal compliance with …

Background Optimal cancer care entails coordination among multiple providers and
continued follow-up and surveillance over time. The patient-centered care brings …

Empowering patients to be effective advocates for their health requires that they have
adequate information and understanding about their health conditions. Many patients have …