biostudies-literatureHoward ECAmerican Cancer SocietyNational Cancer Institute, Bethesda MDNCI NIH HHS579-585https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12351389biostudies-literatureUnknown207(3)<h4>Purpose</h4>Unmet social needs pose barriers to cancer care, contributing to adverse outcomes and health inequities. A better understanding of how social needs change after cancer diagnosis can inform more effective, equity-focused interventions.<h4>Methods</h4>In this study, we examined self-reported social needs at 0, 3, and 6 months after a breast cancer diagnosis in a racially diverse, multilingual sample (n = 222) enrolled in patient navigation intervention at an urban safety-net hospital. At each timepoint, respondents completed surveys about social needs related to employment, disability benefits, housing and utilities, and personal and family stability.<h4>Results</h4>Over three-quarters (78%, n = 175) reported ≥ 1 social need, and 46% (n = 102) reported ≥ 3 social needs. The mBreast cancer research and treatmentBurden and trajectory of social needs after breast cancer diagnosis at a safety-net hospital.PMC12351389K07CA221899PCORI AD-1304-6272K07 CA221899Murray Horwitz MEBak SFlacks-Dunning JGNelson KPHoward ECMorton SGunn CMBattaglia TAfalseBurden and trajectory of social needs after breast cancer diagnosis at a safety-net hospital.<h4>Purpose</h4>Unmet social needs pose barriers to cancer care, contributing to adverse outcomes and health inequities. A better understanding of how social needs change after cancer diagnosis can inform more effective, equity-focused interventions.<h4>Methods</h4>In this study, we examined self-reported social needs at 0, 3, and 6 months after a breast cancer diagnosis in a racially diverse, multilingual sample (n = 222) enrolled in patient navigation intervention at an urban safety-net hospital. At each timepoint, respondents completed surveys about social needs related to employment, disability benefits, housing and utilities, and personal and family stability.<h4>Results</h4>Over three-quarters (78%, n = 175) reported ≥ 1 social need, and 46% (n = 102) reported ≥ 3 social needs. The m2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Oct2026-05-04T15:27:15.283Z2026-04-07T20:39:03.821ZS-EPMC123513893885166110.1007/s10549-024-07389-5