Bridging the communication gap in foregut cancer: A qualitative exploration of patient and caregiver perspectives
Patients with foregut cancer and their caregivers face significant communication challenges that may impact trust, decision-making and satisfaction. Clear, empathetic and consistent communication that integrates patient goals and clarifies expectations is crucial to enhance quality of care and support shared decision-making. Insights gained will inform strategies to enhance communication and improve patient-centered care.
Authors
- Stanley T. Wijaya
- Annabelle L. Fonseca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4972-5139)
- Krista R. Mehari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7448-9393)
- Jaspinder Sanghera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6859-6002)
- Ioannis Liapis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6240-4228)
- Larry R. Hearld (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2304-0246)
- Rida Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9975-5929)
- Smita Bhatia
- Ahmed Abdalla
- Katie West
Institutions
- Vanderbilt University (US)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
- Rice University (US)
- University of South Alabama (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Oncology Insight
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soi.2026.100238
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Defense
- National Institutes of Health