For the report, Wamberg Genomic Advisors surveyed 204 U.S. cancer patients and loved ones about their healthcare experiences.
Three survey findings to know:
1. Forty-seven percent of individuals directly dealing with cancer said there was “no knowledgeable advocate” to help them find effective cancer treatments.
2. Thirty-five percent of respondents said they wished another cancer expert was available to advocate for them.
3. A majority (70 percent) of respondents had to undergo surgery, and 47 percent underwent radiation, chemotherapy or both. Thirty-six percent of respondents said they wanted better support in understanding the long-term side effects of these treatments.
To download the full report, click here.
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