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Review
. 2023 Sep;85(1):10-12.
doi: 10.18043/001c.91418.

Revisiting Cancer Care in Eastern North Carolina: 2023 Update

Darla K Liles  1 , Charles L Knupp  1
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Revisiting Cancer Care in Eastern North Carolina: 2023 Update

Darla K Liles et al. N C Med J. 2023 Sep.
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Abstract

Since 2002, when Dr. William Bobzien first provided insight into the challenges of providing oncology care in Eastern North Carolina, we have made significant improvements. But we still face challenges, many of which are related to the ongoing socioeconomic issues of the citizens of our region.

Keywords: Darla K. Liles; ECU; cancer care; eastern north carolina; health care; health policy; hematology; oncology; public health.

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Acknowledgments: Disclosure of interests. No interests were disclosed.

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