Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Cancer
Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides and Breast Cancer Incidence in the United States: An Ecological Analysis
Examines associations between endocrine-disrupting pesticide usage and breast cancer incidence at the county level, using 2001-2015 U.S. Geological Survey Pesticide National Synthesis Project and 2016-2020 NCI State Cancer Profiles data. Includes rural-urban data comparisons.
Author(s): Harish Neelam, Furqan Irfan, Robert Wahl, Kelly A. Hirko
Citation: Cancer Causes & Control, 37, 104
Date: 06/2026
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Examines associations between endocrine-disrupting pesticide usage and breast cancer incidence at the county level, using 2001-2015 U.S. Geological Survey Pesticide National Synthesis Project and 2016-2020 NCI State Cancer Profiles data. Includes rural-urban data comparisons.
Author(s): Harish Neelam, Furqan Irfan, Robert Wahl, Kelly A. Hirko
Citation: Cancer Causes & Control, 37, 104
Date: 06/2026
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Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening among Alaska Native Peoples Living in Remote Areas of Alaska: A Multitarget Stool DNA Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Presents a study evaluating the efficacy of different colorectal cancer screening (CRC) outreach approaches to address high CRC rates among Alaska Native communities in remote areas of Alaska. Compares the outcomes of high-intensity outreach and medium-intensity outreach on patients' likelihood of participating in a CRC screening either by multi-target stool DNA (mt-sDNA) or colonoscopy.
Author(s): Diana Redwood, Christie Flanagan, Lauren Jeffries, et al.
Citation: BMC Primary Care, 27(1), 303
Date: 05/2026
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Presents a study evaluating the efficacy of different colorectal cancer screening (CRC) outreach approaches to address high CRC rates among Alaska Native communities in remote areas of Alaska. Compares the outcomes of high-intensity outreach and medium-intensity outreach on patients' likelihood of participating in a CRC screening either by multi-target stool DNA (mt-sDNA) or colonoscopy.
Author(s): Diana Redwood, Christie Flanagan, Lauren Jeffries, et al.
Citation: BMC Primary Care, 27(1), 303
Date: 05/2026
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From Conversation to Completion: Identifying Conversation Elements to Support Effective Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening in Rural Primary Care
Evaluates how aspects of the shared decision-making (SDM) process influence lung cancer screening behaviors and attitudes among rural adults via a survey of 173 rural Appalachian West Virginians. Discusses information sources, provider conversation elements, topics discussed, practical considerations, and more.
Author(s): Dannell Boatman, Bethany Barone Gibbs, Lesley Cottrell, et al.
Citation: BMC Primary Care, 27, 255
Date: 05/2026
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Evaluates how aspects of the shared decision-making (SDM) process influence lung cancer screening behaviors and attitudes among rural adults via a survey of 173 rural Appalachian West Virginians. Discusses information sources, provider conversation elements, topics discussed, practical considerations, and more.
Author(s): Dannell Boatman, Bethany Barone Gibbs, Lesley Cottrell, et al.
Citation: BMC Primary Care, 27, 255
Date: 05/2026
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The Costs of Cancer in Rural Communities
Explores the health and financial impacts cancer has on individuals in rural communities. Includes information and data related to health insurance, income levels, and how cost is connected to healthcare access and deferred treatment.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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Explores the health and financial impacts cancer has on individuals in rural communities. Includes information and data related to health insurance, income levels, and how cost is connected to healthcare access and deferred treatment.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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Survivor Views on Rural Health
Presents findings from a survey of rural, urban, and suburban cancer patients and survivors on healthcare affordability, medical debt, provider access, cancer screening, patient navigation services, and other topics related to access to care.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
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Presents findings from a survey of rural, urban, and suburban cancer patients and survivors on healthcare affordability, medical debt, provider access, cancer screening, patient navigation services, and other topics related to access to care.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
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A Geographic Disparities Analysis Between Standard of Care and Clinical Trial CAR-T Patients in Kansas
Examines demographic and geographic disparities in cancer care access within clinical trials at the University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) as well as standard-of-care (SOC) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy at the University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS). Provides data breakdowns according to treatment type, demographics, rural versus urban location, Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation, and distance to the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Discusses the importance of access to (CAR)-T cell therapy and need for targeted outreach in rural and HPSA-designated areas.
Author(s): Sam Pepper, Aliya Rashid, Carine Tabak, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 15(5), e71974
Date: 05/2026
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Examines demographic and geographic disparities in cancer care access within clinical trials at the University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) as well as standard-of-care (SOC) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy at the University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS). Provides data breakdowns according to treatment type, demographics, rural versus urban location, Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation, and distance to the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Discusses the importance of access to (CAR)-T cell therapy and need for targeted outreach in rural and HPSA-designated areas.
Author(s): Sam Pepper, Aliya Rashid, Carine Tabak, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 15(5), e71974
Date: 05/2026
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"You're the Person for Me:" Patient Perceptions of Cancer Care Team Selection and Experiences with Care Coordination Within a Rural Hub-and-Spoke Health System
Examines patient perceptions of cancer care team selection within a rural hub-and-spoke healthcare system. Utilizes interview feedback from breast, lung, and colorectal cancer patients receiving treatment within a large, rural academic health system and discusses patient preferences, experiences, interpersonal factors, practical choices, and more related to team-based care selection.
Author(s): Mia St. Angelo, Erika L. Moen, Laura B. Beidler, Christine M. Gunn
Citation: Cancer Causes & Control, 37(93)
Date: 05/2026
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Examines patient perceptions of cancer care team selection within a rural hub-and-spoke healthcare system. Utilizes interview feedback from breast, lung, and colorectal cancer patients receiving treatment within a large, rural academic health system and discusses patient preferences, experiences, interpersonal factors, practical choices, and more related to team-based care selection.
Author(s): Mia St. Angelo, Erika L. Moen, Laura B. Beidler, Christine M. Gunn
Citation: Cancer Causes & Control, 37(93)
Date: 05/2026
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Rural-Urban Disparities in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Incidence and Mortality
Results of a study examining rural-urban differences in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality trends. Uses data from HCC diagnoses from 2001-2022 and deaths from 2007-2022, and features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural counties.
Author(s): Haluk Damgacioglu, Gokhan Uygun, Ashish A. Deshmukh, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 9(5), e2612323
Date: 05/2026
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Results of a study examining rural-urban differences in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality trends. Uses data from HCC diagnoses from 2001-2022 and deaths from 2007-2022, and features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural counties.
Author(s): Haluk Damgacioglu, Gokhan Uygun, Ashish A. Deshmukh, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 9(5), e2612323
Date: 05/2026
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Navigating Rural Challenges and Promoting Posttraumatic Growth via Expressive Writing: A Qualitative Study among Rural Breast Cancer Survivors
Preprint article discussing findings from an expressive writing therapeutic intervention for rural breast cancer survivors via interviews with 14 participants. Analyzes interview themes related to the impact of expressive writing on emotional regulation, personal strength, relationships to others, and more, including discussion of rural challenges with rural cancer survivorship and access to supportive services.
Author(s): Yusi Aveva Xu, Eunju Choi, Celia C. Y. Wong-Meli, et al.
Citation: Research Square
Date: 04/2026
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Preprint article discussing findings from an expressive writing therapeutic intervention for rural breast cancer survivors via interviews with 14 participants. Analyzes interview themes related to the impact of expressive writing on emotional regulation, personal strength, relationships to others, and more, including discussion of rural challenges with rural cancer survivorship and access to supportive services.
Author(s): Yusi Aveva Xu, Eunju Choi, Celia C. Y. Wong-Meli, et al.
Citation: Research Square
Date: 04/2026
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Navigating Dual Burdens: Financial Burdens and Travel Burdens Among Rural-Dwelling Cancer Survivors
Evaluates the significance simultaneous financial toxicity and healthcare-related travel burden among 12 cancer survivors living in rural North Carolina. Details cancer survivors' responses to financial and travel burdens, including discussion of cost-saving methods, travel strategies, shared burden with caregivers, experiences with financial assistance programs, and more.
Author(s): Arrianna Marie Planey, Michelle L. Manning, Mindy Gellin, et al.
Citation: Cancer Control, 33
Date: 04/2026
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Evaluates the significance simultaneous financial toxicity and healthcare-related travel burden among 12 cancer survivors living in rural North Carolina. Details cancer survivors' responses to financial and travel burdens, including discussion of cost-saving methods, travel strategies, shared burden with caregivers, experiences with financial assistance programs, and more.
Author(s): Arrianna Marie Planey, Michelle L. Manning, Mindy Gellin, et al.
Citation: Cancer Control, 33
Date: 04/2026
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