Prevalence and Cancer-Specific Patterns of Functional Disability Among US Cancer Survivors, 2017-2022.
Chao CaoJingyuan LinKathryn H SchmitzJennifer A LigibelPublished in: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024)
Over a quarter of US cancer survivors reported mobility disability, and nearly 10% reported self-care disability, with patterns varying across cancer types and treatment status. Racial/ethnic minorities, along with underserved groups and individuals with unhealthy lifestyles or comorbidities, were notably more affected by functional disabilities, underscoring the need for targeted disability prevention efforts.