Do Black and Latinx Veterans Face Unique Lung Cancer Challenges?
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What unique challenges do Black and Latinx veterans face in lung cancer? Expert Dr. Drew Moghanaki from UCLA Health explains the importance of trust, second opinions, and proactive advice for the best care.
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“…for anyone who might have some trust concerns. No one owns you as a provider that you have to get care from them. If you’re comfortable, you can ask for a second opinion. If not, it is absolutely okay. Patients all the time are getting second and sometimes even third opinions. And I strongly recommend getting another opinion if you’ve got any questions or doubts, because that trust alliance is so important to get the best lung cancer care…”
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Lisa Hatfield:
Dr. Moghanaki, what specific challenges do veterans from the Black and Latinx communities face when trying to access healthcare services, and what are we learning from these challenges, and how is that information shaping care for veterans facing lung cancer?
Dr. Drew Moghanaki:
Well, this question just reminds me that healthcare is complicated, especially lung cancer care. And the most important thing for anybody getting care, regardless of what social, economic background or ethnic background they may be from, is to find a team that you trust and who you know will care about you. And that’s the best way to make sure you get the best treatment. I myself as a physician. I’ve also been a patient at times. And if I don’t trust my care provider, I basically ask for a change. And I know that can be difficult.
And so here’s my activation tip for anyone who might have some trust concerns. No one owns you as a provider that you have to get care from them. If you’re comfortable, you can ask for a second opinion. If not, it is absolutely okay. Patients all the time are getting second and sometimes even third opinions. And I strongly recommend getting another opinion if you’ve got any questions or doubt, because that trust alliance is so important to get the best lung cancer care, because it’s not going to be a one-time visit. You were talking about relationships that can last months or even years to get the best treatment for your lung cancer.
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