Missing the obvious: psychosocial obstacles in Veterans with hepatocellular carcinoma

ConclusionsPsychiatric disease and substance abuse are highly prevalent among Veterans with HCC. Most patients survive on a very meager income. These profound socioeconomic and psychosocial problems must be recognized when providing care for HCC to this population to provide adequate treatment and surveillance.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - September 16, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kimberly J. Hwa, Monica M. Dua, Sherry M. Wren, Brendan C. Visser Tags: Original Article Source Type: research