Table 2. Barriers in Caring for Pediatric Cancer Survivors (266 responses).
Barrier | Number of Responses |
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Perceived lack of dedicated time for late effects program development | 76 |
Not enough funding for support of program | 53 |
Perceived survivor knowledge deficit about the importance of maintaining cancer related follow-up | 45 |
Survivor lack of health care insurance or insurance limitations | 34 |
Perceived lack of survivor desire to be followed by the late effects team | 19 |
Lack of perceived need or support for LE services/program by other oncologists | 18 |
There are no barriers in my institution | 12 |
Other | 9 |