Geographical Disparities and Factors Associated With the Decision to Decline Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer.
Iktej S Singh JabbalNadeem BilaniMarita YaghiLeah C ElsonHong LiangZeina A NahlehPublished in: JCO oncology practice (2022)
This analysis identified a significant difference in rates of refusal of recommended chemotherapy by geographical location, insurance status, and treatment facility after adjusting for known social determinants of health. Further understanding of the factors affecting treatment decisions would be important to improve the efficacy of care delivery in patients with cancer and reduce reversible causes of disparity.