Socioeconomic factors create barriers to bone marrow transplants for acute myeloid leukemia patients, leading to higher death rates in disadvantaged communities. Research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center found patients from these areas were less likely to receive transplants and more likely to die without one. Factors like education levels influenced access to treatment, with those from lower education neighborhoods having a 33% lower chance of receiving a transplant. Survival rates after transplant were not significantly different based on socioeconomic status. Addressing these disparities in access to treatment is crucial for improving outcomes for AML patients from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Why AML patients struggle to get bone marrow transplants
