Types
A person lives in a rural area where there are no nearby hospitals, and the closest cancer screening clinic is over an hour away.
Healthcare access and quality
Cancer outcomes are determined by mostly genetics, not by social or environmental factors.
False - SDOH play a major role in cancer outcomes
A disease in which abnormal cells have uncontrolled division, can invade nearby tissues, and spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.
Cancer
A single mother with a minimum-wage job delays a cancer screening because she cannot afford to take unpaid time off.
Economic Stability
People with limited access to quality education are less likely to understand prevention guidelines.
True
In 2023, it achieved the highest level of designation, becoming an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Markey Cancer Center
Residents of a low-income neighborhood live near factories and have higher exposure to environmental toxins linked to cancer.
Neighborhood and built environment?
Having health insurance guarantees timely access to cancer specialists and quality treatment.
False – Other barriers like provider availability, discrimination, or language can interfere
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