Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance in Homeless Patients: A Case Report and Policy Recommendations

Patients experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to screening and treatment for colorectal cancer, leading to worse outcomes. In this perspective, we use an exemplar patient case to highlight potential policy solutions for reducing this health care disparity by increasing access to early...

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Published in:Annals of surgery open 2022-09, Vol.3 (3), p.e183-e183
Main Authors: Schwartz, Hope E M, Abel, Mary Kathryn, Lin, Joseph A, Decker, Hannah C, Kushel, Margot B, Wick, Elizabeth C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Surgical
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Summary:Patients experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to screening and treatment for colorectal cancer, leading to worse outcomes. In this perspective, we use an exemplar patient case to highlight potential policy solutions for reducing this health care disparity by increasing access to early detection and treatment in this population.
ISSN:2691-3593
2691-3593
DOI:10.1097/AS9.0000000000000183