Over Half of Frail Breast Cancer Survivors Lacked Medicare Home Care
A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that, in a given year, over half of highly frail older long-term breast cancer survivors received no Medicare home health care.
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Many women are living longer after breast cancer, but frailty remains a concern among older long-term survivors. The new study identifies a substantial gap between this population and Medicare-supported care at home.
What the study found
The study found that more than half of highly frail older long-term breast cancer survivors had no Medicare home health care during a given year. The finding concerns access to home health services rather than the effectiveness of a cancer treatment.
The evidence applies specifically to older long-term breast cancer survivors with high frailty and describes care use within a one-year period. It should not be extended to every breast cancer survivor or to other forms of support.
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