Demographics, Social Determinants, and Treatment Trends in Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Central Missouri - Takeaways - MDSpire

Demographics, Social Determinants, and Treatment Trends in Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Central Missouri

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  • Carson Gates

  • Elsie Barry

  • Laura Dooley

  • Stephanie Knollhoff

  • February 11, 2026

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    The study analyzed 880 head and neck cancer patients from 2006 to 2022 at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in central Missouri.

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    Patients living over 100 miles from the cancer center had a higher incidence of stage IV disease compared to local residents.

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    Higher Area Deprivation Index scores were significantly linked to advanced-stage head and neck cancer at diagnosis.

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    Travel distance and socioeconomic deprivation were independently associated with later-stage diagnosis of head and neck cancer.

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    The findings highlight the need to address social determinants of health to improve outcomes for rural and disadvantaged cancer patients.

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Demographics, Social Determinants, and Treatment Trends in Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Central Missouri

  • by Carson Gates, Elsie Barry, Laura Dooley, Stephanie Knollhoff

  • February 11, 2026

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