Abstract
Background: Although large numbers of cancer survivors exist in every community, including minority communities, there is a significant gap in knowledge about best practices for these patients. Methods: The Community Networks Program, funded by the National Cancer Institute Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities, has developed and tested unique services for these communities. These programs have used community-based participatory research techniques under a framework of diffusion of innovation and communications theory. Results: This article describes some specifically tailored interventions that may be useful to a wide range of providers working with the underserved. Conclusions: Enhancing life after cancer can be achieved in underserved communities by supplementing local resources. Cancer 2012.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5366-5373 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Cancer |
Volume | 118 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2012 |
Keywords
- cancer
- community networks
- comprehensive cancer care
- health disparities
- palliative care
- quality of life
- spirituality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research