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National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer centers: Significant improvement in mortality and symptom control, further opportunities remain toward health equity

Year: 2025

Type: editorial

Abstract: The article by Thamm et al. reports that studies predominantly reported superior outcomes at comprehensive cancer centers (CCCs) compared to non CCCs in metrics related to patient mortality and survival, with non‐CCCs potentially being both more accessible and lower cost. In this editorial, the authors discuss bidirectional collaborative learning opportunities between both type of cancer center that may benefit cancer patients at both types of centers.

Source: Cancer

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.35695

Authors: Nadine Barrett, Ruben Mesa

Institutions: Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Quality and Management

Subfield: Health Information Management

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute