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Obstacles to Accessing Health Care and Cancer Screening Services

  • By

  • Aaron A. Gurayah

  • Anjile An

  • Manish Kuchakulla

  • Faith Morley

  • Daniel M. Markowitz

  • Jialin Mao

  • Meenakshi Davuluri

  • Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh

  • David M. Nanus

  • Rulla M. Tamimi

  • Kevin H. Kensler

  • April 14, 2026

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    Routine cancer screening significantly reduces morbidity and mortality, improving survival rates when cancers are detected early.

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    In 2020, around 28 million US residents lacked insurance, creating barriers to accessing cancer screening services.

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    A substantial percentage of individuals do not participate in recommended cancer screenings, with 21.2% of women missing breast cancer screening.

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    The NIH All of Us program provides a diverse cohort to study barriers to cancer screening, combining electronic health records with patient-reported data.

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    Barriers to cancer screening include limited health literacy and financial constraints, impacting participation across various demographics.

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Obstacles to Accessing Health Care and Cancer Screening Services

  • by Aaron A. Gurayah, Anjile An, Manish Kuchakulla, Faith Morley, Daniel M. Markowitz, Jialin Mao, Meenakshi Davuluri, Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh, David M. Nanus, Rulla M. Tamimi, Kevin H. Kensler

  • April 14, 2026

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