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doi: 10.1188/18.CJON.676-679.
Homeless With Cancer: An Unrecognized Problem in the United States
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Homeless With Cancer: An Unrecognized Problem in the United States
Clin J Oncol Nurs.
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Abstract
Homelessness is a national problem that is worsening. Some challenges the homeless face-lack of shelter, food, health care, support, and opportunities-are well known. Cancer, an unrecognized problem among the homeless, is a leading cause of their deaths.
Keywords: access to health care; homelessness; palliative care; smoking cessation.
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