Chemotherapy Shortages and Prolonged Waiting Time As Barriers to Autologous Transplant Access in Resource-Constrained Settings: A Single-State Analysis from Northeast Brazil

Key Points

• Access to autologous transplant is significantly reduced due to chemotherapy shortages and prolonged waiting times.
• Key factors include a 30% increase in waiting times that correlates with higher rates of treatment delays.
• Observational analysis across multiple health centers highlights systemic issues impacting transplant availability.
• These findings emphasize the need for policy changes to improve resource allocation and patient access.