Care coordination stories

Oct 22, 2026

Earlier survivorship care linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer recurrence and death

A University of Pittsburgh study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery found that head and neck cancer patients who participated in multidisciplinary survivorship clinics earlier experienced better survival rates and lower cancer recurrence compared to those who began survivorship care later.

Oct 22, 20262 sources

UTHealth Houston study finds young adult cancer survivors face gaps in long-term care

Research from UTHealth Houston reveals that young adult cancer survivors experience significant gaps in follow-up care due to factors including geographic mobility and insurance changes. The study highlights unique challenges faced by young adults who must navigate long-term health management while dealing with typical life transitions like college, careers, and relationships.

Oct 22, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪Cancer survivorship care aims to identify and address a patient's physical, emotional, social, and practical needs while coordinating care across medical specialties.
▪A University of Pittsburgh study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery in October 2026 evaluated whether starting survivorship care before or early during radiotherapy improves outcomes for head and neck cancer patients.
▪Although medical standards define cancer survivorship as beginning at diagnosis, standard clinical practice usually delays survivorship care until after initial cancer treatment ends.

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Cancer2 Cancer & Oncology2 Cancer research2 Adolescent health1 Cancer treatment1 Health insurance1 Healthcare access1 Healthcare Access and Insurance1 Medical research1 Oncology1

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