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Health Promot Perspect. 2025;15(1): 37-43.
doi: 10.34172/hpp.025.43001
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Review Article

The intersection between pre-existing disability and cancer-survivorship: A narrative review

Winston Kennedy 1* ORCID logo, Jafra D Thomas 2 ORCID logo, Gullaiim Almatkyzy 3, Regina F. Hockert 1,4

1 Department of Physical Therapy Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
2 Department of Kinesiology and Public Health, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
3 Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington, WA, USA
4 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
*Corresponding Author: Winston Kennedy, Email: wi.kennedy@northeastern.edu

Abstract

Background: Previous research shows people with pre-existing disabilities face unique societal barriers to health services. The purpose of this review is to promote a better understanding of ways pre-existing disability affects access to cancer-related care through a critical commentary of the research literature.

Methods: Systematic search procedures were used to locate articles for inclusion in a narrative review of the research literature. A priori search terms were used to systematically search for eligible articles, using four online databases. These authors thematically analyzed trends in the research findings using a descriptive-interpretive paradigm.

Results: Thirteen articles were included in the final narrative review. Four themes were identified: (1) low screening rates, (2) barriers to cancer screening, (3) pre-existing disability moderates cancer incidence, treatment, and survival, and (4) recommendations for supporting improved HRQoL in cancer survivors with pre-existing disability.

Conclusion: Our findings illustrate a need for interdisciplinary research focused on ways pre-existing disability intersects with cancer-related healthcare.


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Submitted: 13 Mar 2024
Revision: 10 Feb 2025
Accepted: 11 Feb 2025
ePublished: 06 May 2025
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