Improving access to oncology publications for advocates and people with cancer

2022/09/13 by Josep Tabernero, Tami Eagle Bowling, Jamil Rivers +5 · 1 voice
Medicine · Health Professions · #Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues #Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare #Cancer survivorship and care

paper · doi:10.1002/cncr.34447

openalex publication_date 2022/09/13 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/13

Abstract

Journal articles provide reliable and current information about cancer research. This can offer hope to people with cancer and help them make decisions about their care. Here, the authors suggest ways in which different groups may help people with cancer to find, view, and understand articles. For example, journals should make articles free to view if they describe research that could change patient care. Also, clear titles and easy-to-follow summaries or videos may help people to find relevant articles and understand the main findings. It is important to explore ways to best share research with all those whose lives it may affect.

Citations

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