Cancer care treatment attrition in adults: Measurement approaches and inequities in patient dropout rates – a rapid review

Abstract Background Cancer treatment attrition refers to the discontinuation of prescribed cancer therapies before completion. It can significantly impact patient outcomes and cancer survival rates making it a critical concern. There is growing evidence on inequalities in cancer care, the avoidable...

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Published in:	BMC Cancer
Main Authors:	Jenny Shand, Elizabeth Stovold, Lucy Goulding, Kate Cheema
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-11-01
Subjects:	Attrition rates Inequalities in healthcare Cancer treatment adherence
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-024-13096-7