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To identify barriers to cancer care for people experiencing homelessness in Chicago and explore potential interventions.

June 11, 2026CureusOpen Access

Barriers to Cancer Care Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Chicago

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Review highlights cancer care gaps for people experiencing homelessness, suggesting mobile clinics as solutions.

To identify barriers to cancer care for people experiencing homelessness in Chicago and explore potential interventions.
Reviewed cancer disparities among people experiencing homelessness in Chicago
Analyzed factors contributing to late-stage diagnoses and treatment barriers
Proposed mobile medical clinics as a community-centered solution for cancer care delivery
People experiencing homelessness face higher rates of late-stage cancer diagnoses and mortality.
Mobile clinics may improve access to cancer screenings and treatment linkage, advancing cancer equity.
Key contributing factors to disparities include substance use, poor nutrition, and chronic viral infections.

Uddin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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