Role of patient characteristics in adherence to first-line treatment guidelines in breast, lung and prostate cancer: insights from the Nordic healthcare system.
Niclas SandströmEmilia LeppäläAntti JekunenMikael JohanssonHeidi AndersénPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
The findings indicated lesser cancer health disparities regarding guideline adherence and treatment toxicity within the Nordic healthcare framework. A causal connection may not be established; however, the findings contribute to discourse on equitable cancer health provision.
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