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- This study explores how factors within the healthcare system impact social support for Black and white cancer survivors, focusing specifically on breast and lung cancer.
- It combines data from focus groups and interviews to highlight the role of social support in addressing challenges during treatment, such as managing symptoms and communicating with healthcare providers.
- The findings reveal notable racial differences in how support is needed and given, with a reliance on personal networks potentially deepening existing racial disparities in cancer care.
Article Abstract
This retrospective, secondary qualitative analysis investigates whether health system factors influence social support among Black and white breast and lung cancer survivors and racial differences in support. These data come from race- and cancer-stratified focus groups (n = 6) and interviews (n = 2) to inform a randomized controlled trial utilizing antiracism and community-based participatory research approaches. Findings indicate social support was helpful for overcoming treatment-related challenges, including symptom management and patient-provider communication; racial differences in support needs and provision were noted. Resources within individual support networks reflect broader sociostructural factors. Reliance on family/friends to fill gaps in cancer care may exacerbate racial disparities.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7265975 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000264 | DOI Listing |
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