Access to care and the Hispanic paradox among Hispanic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite the disproportionate impact of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on Hispanic patients, reported outcomes are limited, particularly among subpopulations. Our study aimed to evaluate outcomes in access to care and survival among racial and ethnic Hispanic subpopulations.

Methods

The National Cancer Database was utilized to identify patients diagnosed with HCC between 2004 and 2020. The independent variables of interest were racial/ethnic groups, with the Hispanic population disaggregated by race and Hispanic heritage. The primary outcomes were the presentation of early versus late-stage HCC, undergoing a curative-intent procedure, time to treatment, and overall survival. Logistic regression was performed with adjustments made for demographic, clinical, and socioec

SUBMITTER: Quinn PL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898000 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature