Patient-reported supportive care needs among Asian American cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans. However, few studies have documented supportive care needs from the perspective of Asian American cancer patients. This study describes the needs reported by Asian American patients with colorectal, liver, or lung cancer over a 6-month period during their treatment.

Methods

Participants were recruited through the Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry and from cancer care providers in San Francisco. Participants self-identified as Asian or Asian American; were age 21 or older; spoke English, Chinese, or Vietnamese; and had stage I-III colon, rectum, liver, or lung cancer. Participants were matched with a language concordant patient navigator who provided support during a 6-month period. Needs were assessed by survey

SUBMITTER: Wang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9424805 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature