Disparity Theme | Evidence for Disparities in Head & Neck Cancer |
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1) Underutilization of Definitive Radiation Therapy and/or Surgery | |
2) Delayed Time from Diagnosis to Radiation Therapy Initiation | Race, Ethnicity, Insurance, Age, Income, Education [6] |
3) Underutilization of Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques (i.e. Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) | Income [11] |
4) Limited Access to High-Volume Radiation Therapy Providers |