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[Abstract #229] Defining High-Quality NSCLC Care at US Cancer Centers

October 9, 2020

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Presented at the 2020 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, October 9 to October 10, 2020.

Authors

Mark A Socinski¹; Leigh M Boehmer²

¹AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Orlando, FL; ²Association of Community Cancer Centers, Rockville, MD

Background

The rapidly evolving staging system, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options have added complexity to existing treatment algorithms for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Furthermore, fragmentation of the U.S. healthcare system impedes consistent access to equitable care.

Although multiple aspects of NSCLC management are addressed by existing guidelines, several critical features, including patient education on all aspects of NSCLC (e.g., diagnosis, staging, and treatment), and access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) care navigator for information on financial aspects of the treatment remain unaddressed.

Consequently, guidance spanning the complete care pathway is lacking.