Lung cancer and inequalities in access to multidisciplinary lung cancer services

Georgia Hardavella, Andriani Charpidou, Armin Frille, Emmanouil Panagiotou, Maria Joana Catarata, Edward Caruana, Torsten Gerriet Blum

Source: Eur Respir Monogr 2023; 99: 153-166

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There are significant inequalities affecting patient access to lung cancer services worldwide. Inequalities affect the entire lung cancer pathway, from lung cancer screening and prevention to diagnosis, treatment and palliative care. There are various patient- and service-related factors contributing to inequality. In this chapter, we will unravel these factors and review their impact on the lung cancer pathway.

Cite as: Hardavella G, Charpidou A, Frille A, et al. Lung cancer and inequalities in access to multidisciplinary lung cancer services. In: Sinha IP, Lee A, Katikireddi SV, et al., eds. Inequalities in Respiratory Health (ERS Monograph). Sheffield, European Respiratory Society, 2023; pp. 153–166 [https://doi.org/10.1183/2312508X.10004422].



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Georgia Hardavella, Andriani Charpidou, Armin Frille, Emmanouil Panagiotou, Maria Joana Catarata, Edward Caruana, Torsten Gerriet Blum. Lung cancer and inequalities in access to multidisciplinary lung cancer services. Eur Respir Monogr 2023; 99: 153-166

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