Glioblastoma Survival in Rural America: A 10-Year Experience from a Quaternary Care Center

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Examines factors influencing glioblastoma survival and overall prognosis among West Virginians, using medical record data of 380 adults treated at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital between January 2015 and August 2025. Includes data on patient rurality, sex, treatment received, and more. Discusses the role of referrals in mitigating rural access barriers for cancer care and improving rural cancer outcomes.

Emily Pack, Christopher P. Cifarelli, Sanjay Bhatia, et al.

Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 177(36)

03/2026

Access · Cancer · Mortality · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · West Virginia