Emerging Disparities in Prevention and Survival Outcomes for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer and Recommendations for Health Equity.

Manisha Salinas, Ashish Chintakuntlawar, Ivie Arasomwan, Ahmed Eltahir, Katharine A R Price

Journal: Current oncology reports 2022;24(9):1153-1161

PMID: 35420396

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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW

The aim of this review is to describe less known and emerging disparities found in the prevention and survival outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) that are likely to play an increasingly important role in HNC outcomes and health inequities.

RECENT FINDINGS

The following factors contribute to HNC incidence and outcomes: (1) the effect of rurality on prevention and treatment of HNC, (2) dietary behavior and nutritional factors influencing the development of and survival from HNC, and (3) barriers and benefits of telehealth for patients with HNC. Rurality, nutrition and diet, and telehealth usage and access are significant contributors to the existing health disparities associated with HNC. Population and culturally specific interventions are urgently needed as well as more research to further define the issues and develop appropriate population and individual level solutions.

Address: Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 4500, San Pablo Rd S., Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA. [email protected].; Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.; Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

DOI: 10.1007/s11912-022-01273-5