The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on African American cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had profound effects on population health to date. African American cancer survivors are particularly vulnerable to developing severe consequences; therefore, understanding the impact of the virus on this patient population is critical.

Methods

The Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors cohort is a unique effort to understand the determinants of poor outcomes in African American cancer survivors. To date, more than 4500 cancer survivors and nearly 950 primary caregivers have been enrolled; participation includes a survey and the collection of biospecimens, medical records, and tumor tissue. Beginning in the spring of 2020, a supplemental survey focusing on the impact of COVID-19 was offered to enrolled participants. The analys

SUBMITTER: Beebe-Dimmer JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8652865 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature