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Review
. 2018 Dec 1;22(6):676-679.
doi: 10.1188/18.CJON.676-679.

Homeless With Cancer: An Unrecognized Problem in the United States

Barbara Biedrzycki  1
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Review

Homeless With Cancer: An Unrecognized Problem in the United States

Barbara Biedrzycki. Clin J Oncol Nurs. .

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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