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Addressing Food Insecurity for People With Cancer

JAMA Oncology 10.1001/jamaoncol.2026.0263

April 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This Viewpoint discusses food insecurity among individuals with cancer and proposes strategies to address this issue, including routine screening, advocating for policy reform, and connecting patients with community resources.

Corresponding Author: Laila A. Gharzai, MD, Departments of Radiation Oncology and Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 E Huron St, Galter Pavilion, Ste LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611 (laila.gharzai@northwestern.edu).

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