JAMA July 2019 PMID 31310288

Association Between Declared Hurricane Disasters and Survival of Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Treatment.

Leticia M Nogueira, Liora Sahar, Jason A Efstathiou, Ahmedin Jemal, K Robin Yabroff

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Peak: 3 in Jul 2019
across 4 sources since Jul 2019

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a general agreement on the relevance of the article, with comments like 'important to understand how disasters affect treatment outcomes' and mentions of hurricane-related disruptions influencing patient survival, though few delve into methodological details. The tone remains cautious and informational, emphasizing the importance of research linking environmental crises to healthcare challenges.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the study’s importance, showing moderate support for the findings related to hurricane impacts on cancer survival.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions demonstrate some interest in the link between natural disasters and health outcomes, but lack deep dives into the specifics.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts mostly acknowledge the publication without detailed analysis or critique, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize the potential significance of the study for healthcare planning and disaster response, but the overall impact discussion remains somewhat surface-level.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates whether declared hurricane disasters, which can cause power outages, impact the survival rates of lung cancer patients receiving radiation treatment between 2004 and 2014.
  • Using data from the National Cancer Database, the research examines the relationship between hurricane-related disruptions and patient outcomes.
  • The findings aim to show if natural disasters like hurricanes negatively influence the effectiveness of cancer treatment and patient survival.

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Cancer News
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RT @Cancer_bio: Association Between Declared Hurricane Disasters and Survival of Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Treatment.…

Jul 19, 2019 · 1 share · 1,235 followers View post →
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Association Between Declared Hurricane Disasters and Survival of Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Treatment. https://t.co/Cl3IbcTuTD

Jul 17, 2019 · 1 share · 1,235 followers View post →
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