Vulnerable patients facing social, environmental, and economic disadvantages often experience worse cancer outcomes than other groups.
American College of SurgeonsSep 19 2024 Some of these disparities may be reduced by increasing access to hospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer , according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons .
Clifford Y. Ko, MD, MS, MSHS, FACS, study coauthor and Director of the ACS Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care Despite the overall decline in the incidence and mortality of colon and rectal cancer, which is likely due to the increase in screening colonoscopies, this rate of decline has not been shared equally, she said. For example, incidence rates are higher in Black patients than in non-Hispanic White patients.
"CoC requirements for conducting quality improvement projects and leveraging community partnerships may have contributed to improved outcomes in underserved communities," Dr. Chan said. "We have heard from hospitals how these initiatives have improved care." "These findings are encouraging and demonstrate that Commission on Cancer accreditation increases compliance with guideline-based care and improves outcomes for cancer patients. This work shows our impact of what we're trying to achieve with our efforts at the Commission on Cancer," said Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, a study coauthor and Medical Director for ACS Cancer Programs. "However, our work is not done.
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