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News by Topic: Cancer

Mar 25, 2024 - Summarizes recent research finding that female patients at rural Community Health Centers are more likely to be behind on cervical cancer screenings than patients in urban community health centers. Discusses factors associated with the disparity including English proficiency, income levels, employment, and primary care physician access. Notes that the disparity grew during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Medical Xpress
Mar 21, 2024 - Summarizes recent research investigating a lung screening program for rural veterans that found higher prevalence of lung cancer in veterans when compared to the prevalence found in the National Lung Screening Trial. Researchers found that the screening method used was successful for high-risk populations.
Source: DocWire News
Mar 19, 2024 - A partnership between a health system and Community Health Center in Virginia will distribute colorectal cancer screening test kits to patients that are primarily rural and uninsured. Half of their patients are not up-to-date on colorectal cancer screening.
Source: CBS19 News
Mar 6, 2024 - Discusses the rise in colorectal cancer rates and mortality disparities for Black and rural Americans. Highlights efforts by multiple states to increase screening rates including in rural West Virginia. Notes challenges for rural residents such as distance to care and shortages of specialists.
Source: Stateline
Mar 1, 2024 - Highlights efforts to increase colon cancer screening rates in Texas through a network of universities, healthcare facilities, and insurers. Discusses rising rates of cancer and disparities for specific races and ethnicities. Notes rural-specific needs.
Source: KERA News
Feb 20, 2024 - Highlights an oncology practice launching a community-based participatory research project related to breast and prostate cancer telehealth care in rural Tennessee. The project will address barriers to care and includes Community Advisory Boards (CABs) to identify challenges and best practices. Discusses disparities in telehealth access for rural residents and the importance of community engagement in the project.
Source: Victoria Advocate
Feb 2, 2024 - Highlights the installation of new 3D mammography machines in rural South Dakota, bringing access to breast cancer screenings that previously required rural residents to drive long distances to access.
Source: Sanford Health News
Jan 31, 2024 - Highlights the opening of a new cancer center on the North Carolina Outer Banks and discusses their history offering cancer care and other healthcare services. Discusses common rural healthcare issues such as access and recruitment of workforce.
Source: WTKR