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Reflections on the state of telehealth and cancer care research and future directions.

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Affiliations

  • 1. American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA.
      Authors
    • Annunziata CM 1
    • Dahut WL 1
    • Knudsen KE 1
    (3 authors)
  • 2. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rochester, MN, USA.
      Authors
    • Willman CL 2
    (1 author)
  • 3. VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA.
      Authors
    • Winn RA 3
    (1 author)

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Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs, 01 Jun 2024, 2024(64):100-103
https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgae008 PMID: 38924793 

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Abstract 

Telemedicine has routinely been used in cancer care delivery for the past 3 years. The current state of digital health provides convenience and efficiency for both health-care professional and patient, but challenges exist in equitable access to virtual services. As increasingly newer technologies are added to telehealth platforms, it is essential to eliminate barriers to access through technical, procedural, and legislative improvements. Moving forward, implementation of new strategies can help eliminate disparities in virtual cancer care, facilitate delivery of treatment in the home, and improve real-time data collection for patient safety and clinical trial participation. The ultimate goal will be to extend high-quality survival for all patients with cancer through improved digital delivery of cancer care.

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