Understanding Unequal Care and Costs for Colorectal Cancer
Health and Financial Costs of Unequal Care: Colorectal Cancer as a Case Study
This project uses computer models to understand why there are differences in colorectal cancer care and costs among various racial and ethnic groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061397 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are using a detailed computer model, called CRC-SPIN, to look at how colorectal cancer develops and is treated in different populations. This model will help us understand the long-term health and financial consequences when people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds receive different levels of care. By adding information about specific groups like Asian, Black, Latino, and White populations, we can identify where disparities in screening and treatment occur. Our goal is to pinpoint the specific steps in the cancer journey where care differs, leading to worse outcomes and higher costs for some.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding care for all patients affected by colorectal cancer, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by colorectal cancer or those not interested in population-level health disparities research would not directly benefit from this specific modeling project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help identify specific areas where healthcare systems can improve to provide more equal and effective colorectal cancer care for all patients.
How similar studies have performed: This project extends an established microsimulation model for colorectal cancer, building on previous successes in understanding disease progression and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rutter, Carolyn M — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Rutter, Carolyn M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.