ACS Brief
Employment and Insurance Protections During Cancer Care Can Ensure Timely Access to Care
May 5, 2026
Employment and insurance disruptions are common among working individuals diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, but the consequences associated with insurance instability remain poorly defined. Listen to Dr. Timothy Pawlik discuss his recent JACS article on the topic, which found that insurance instability after GI cancer diagnosis was largely mediated by mid- and late-phase employment disruption, highlighting the need for policies that protect employment and guarantee insurance continuity during cancer care.
