Publications by authors named "Patricia Fank"
Article Synopsis
- Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common problem that can happen after certain medical treatments, causing serious physical and emotional issues for patients.
- Even though there have been improvements in treating GVHD, the treatments can weaken the immune system and lead to more suffering and risks.
- To help patients better, doctors are encouraged to work as a team and focus on both the physical and emotional challenges they face from GVHD, ensuring they get the best overall care.
Background: Structural inequities, in part, undergird urban-rural differences in cancer care. The current study aims to understand the potential consequences of structural inequities on rural and urban cancer patients' access to and perceived importance of supportive cancer care resources.
Methods: We used data collected from November 2017 to May 2018 from a larger cross-sectional needs assessment about patients' support needs, use of services, and perceptions at a Midwestern United States cancer center.