Proximity to Radiotherapy Center, Population, Average Income, and Health Insurance Status as Predictors of Cancer Mortality at the County Level in the United States.
Matthew BeckettLuc GoethalsRyan D KrausKseniya DenysenkoMaria Fernanda Barone Mussalem GentilesYaroslav PyndaMay Abdel WahabPublished in: JCO global oncology (2023)
This analysis used unique high-quality data sets to identify significant barriers to RT access that correspond to higher cancer mortality at the county level. Geographic access, personal income, and insurance status all contribute to these concerning disparities. Efforts to address these barriers are needed.