| Title | Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance in Homeless Patients: A Case Report and Policy Recommendations. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2022 |
| Authors | Schwartz, HEM, Abel, MKathryn, Lin, JA, Decker, HC, Kushel, MB, Wick, EC |
| Journal | Ann Surg Open |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | e183 |
| Date Published | 2022 Sep |
| ISSN | 2691-3593 |
| Abstract | 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. |
| DOI | 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000183 |
| Alternate Journal | Ann Surg Open |
| PubMed ID | 36187331 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC9511985 |
| Grant List | K24 AG046372 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R01 HS024532 / HS / AHRQ HHS / United States T32 CA251070 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States |
