Cancer Care Without a Safety Net—How Oncology Practices Confront the Gap

Samyukta Mullangi; Richard Lewis Martin

doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.2587

August 7, 2025JAMA Oncology

Cancer Care Without a Safety Net—How Oncology Practices Confront the Gap

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MAIN FINDING: Oncology practices face significant challenges with food insecurity impacting cancer care.
KEY EVIDENCE: Food insecurity is a prevalent issue among patients, affecting their access to adequate treatment support.
APPROACH: The viewpoint discusses how practices are adapting to overcome gaps without federal funding resources.
SIGNIFICANCE: Addressing food insecurity is crucial for improving overall cancer care quality and patient outcomes.

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Viewpoint highlights how oncology practices address food insecurity in cancer patients, suggesting urgent solutions are needed.

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This Viewpoint uses food insecurity among patients with cancer in the US as an example of how oncology practices are addressing gaps in cancer care without the safety net of federal funding.

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