Proximity to cancer rehabilitation and exercise oncology by geography, race, and socioeconomic status.
Kathryn H SchmitzKathryn DemanelisMary E CrisafioMary A KennedyAnna L SchwartzAnna CampbellJessica GorzelitzKelley C WoodChristopher M WilsonRaymond L ScaliseAlex VincentPublished in: Cancer (2024)
Prior research has documented that underrepresented populations have worse cancer-related symptoms and higher cancer mortality. Herein, the authors document their findings that these same populations are less likely to have proximity to CR/EO programs, which are associated with improved cancer-related symptoms and cancer mortality outcomes. To realize the positive outcomes from CR/EO programming, efforts must focus on supporting expanded programming and sustainable payment for these services.