University of Southern California
This study evaluates barriers to early detection of liver cancer.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To identify individual-level social and clinical determinants of socioeconomic disparities in late stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) burden with a prospective survey of patients with incident HCC. II. To qualitatively explore the multilevel barriers to completion of the early detection pathway for HCC in low socioeconomic status (SES) populations. OUTLINE: This is an observational study. Participants complete surveys, have their medical records reviewed, and may complete an interview on study.
Inclusion Criteria: * \* Adults (18+) * New diagnosis of HCC * Able to provide informed consent Additional criteria: * Must complete survey * Residential address in a late stage hotspot * Medicaid insurance or uninsured * English, Spanish and Chinese speakers Exclusion Criteria: * \* Residence outside of Los Angeles County * Non-HCC liver tumors * Incarcerated patients * Pregnant women
Non-interventional study
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