Abstract: While individual-level social determinants of health are associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), it is currently unknown whether neighborhood-level …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) improves survival. However, screening recommendations are limited to individuals with hereditary …
Abstract: Background: Pancreatic cancer has a high case fatality and treatment is known to improve survival. It is unknown whether the time between diagnosis and treatment …
Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Veterans Affairs (VA) patients experience lower barriers to access within the largest integrated U.S. health system, but still experience disparate mortality …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains poor due to late diagnosis. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) can be used to study this rare …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer has a high case fatality and relatively short survival after diagnosis. Treatment is paramount to improving survival, but studies on the …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Among patients with pancreatic cancer, studies show racial disparities at multiple steps of the cancer care pathway. Access to healthcare is a frequently …
Abstract: Background: Long-standing type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer, however, its influence on cancer-associated outcomes is understudied. …