Kyle F. Concannon, MD, on Lung Cancer in Homeless Patients: Outcomes and Quality Measures
2019 Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers SymposiumKyle F. Concannon, MD, of the University of Washington/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, discusses study results on the delays in biopsy after radiographic findings among homeless vs housed patients with lung cancer, and the higher rates of missed appointments following diagnosis (Abstract 125).
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