Self-reported transportation barriers to health care among US cancer survivors

In 2019, there were 16.9 million cancer survivors in the US; prevalence is projected to reach 22.1 million by 2031. Cancer survivors have increased health care needs, given their elevated risk of comorbid illnesses and subsequent cancers, and timely access to care is critical to optimize health outcomes. Transportation barriers can impede timely access and treatment adherence. Nevertheless, little is known about delays in care due to transportation barriers affecting survivors. To inform future interventions, this cross-sectional study assessed self-reported transportation barriers among cancer survivors and the general population and examined correlates of transportation barriers among survivors.