Disparities in Rural–Urban Cancer Care Outcomes Among Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Populations: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

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Literature review examining research on rural-urban disparities in cancer outcomes and access to care among children aged 0-18 and adolescents and young adults aged 15-39 years. Covers topics including distance to care, cancer incidence, social determinants of health, access to specialized oncology services, mortality, financial toxicity, supportive and survivorship care, and clinical trial access.

Olivia C. Burke, Wencesley A. Paez

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

06/2026

Access · Cancer · Children and youth · Health disparities · Mortality · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health