Telehealth utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparing breast cancer survivors to non-cancer patients and implications for current practice

We found that Black race, having some college education, being married, and being employed were significantly associated with increased telehealth participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, BC diagnosis was associated with reduced odds of telehealth use. Subgroup analyses of patients with a history of BC showed decreased use of telehealth to be associated with higher education and recent surgery for BC. Further investigation is needed to understand the acceptability and barriers to telehealth among BC survivors, as this modality continues to play an expanding role in oncology care delivery in the post-pandemic era.