Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care

About this episode

This episode discusses how health care disparities affect cancer treatment and care, particularly for marginalized communities.

- Disproportionate Burden of Cancer & Infectious Diseases on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken, Health Literacy, Culture, Race, Gender Orientation, LGBTQI+, Religion, Access to Medical Care - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Cancer Treatment & Follow-Up Care on Your Health - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access, Transportation to Treatment & More - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Topics covered

• Health Care Disparities
• Cancer Treatment
• Social Determinants of Health
• LGBTQI+ Community
• Access to Medical Care
• Food Insecurity
• Telehealth
• Health Equity

Keywords

• Cancer
• Oncology Care
• Pain Management
• Health Literacy
• Transportation to Treatment

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