https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/cancer Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Cancer - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.kmvt.com/2026/03/04/teleoncology-program-improves-rural-access-medical-help/ Describes a teleoncology program in a rural Idaho hospital. The program allows cancer patients to meet with specialists through telehealth while using local facilities for lab work and treatment. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38308 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/02/26/the-pulse-virginia-expands-maternal-mental-health-and-cervical-cancer-screening-efforts/ Describes state-level legislation and community initiatives in Virginia to improve access to care for maternal mental health issues and cervical cancer screening. Discusses efforts to include rural residents to specialty care through telehealth. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38291 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/02/13/university-of-iowa-researchers-create-tools-for-cancer-tracking-in-different-states/ Describes the Cancer Analytics & Maps for Small Areas (CAMSA), a tool offering cancer incidence and mortality rates data at the Iowa county and Zip Code Tabulation Ares (ZCTA) levels. Notes that rural areas often have data gaps in national tools. Discusses collaborations with other states to develop similar tools. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38261 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260211/Rural-cancer-patients-benefit-from-local-surgical-care.aspx An analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that rural adults with colon or lung cancer who had surgery for cancer closer to their homes had similar outcomes to those who went to more distant urban facilities. The study provides preliminary evidence that complex surgery for some cancers can be performed and with good results at smaller community hospitals. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38247 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://jagwire.augusta.edu/high-tech-skin-cancer-training-meets-rural-health-care/ The Teledermatology Serving Georgia program offers primary care providers hands-on training in dermatology procedures. The project will lead to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes, especially for those living in rural and medically underserved areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38244 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-leads-effort-expand-veterans-access-lifesaving-breast-cancer Describes proposed bipartisan legislation permanently authorizing telescreening mammography services in rural and other areas for veterans. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38229 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://news.cuanschutz.edu/health-and-wellness/rivers-study-bringing-individualized-exercise-to-rural-cancer-survivors Describes a study for a virtual exercise program, Response-Driven Individualized Virtual Exercise for Rural Survivors (RIVERS), aiming to positively impact rural cancer outcomes. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38216 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-politics/oklahoma-leaders-highlight-major-investment-in-rural-health-care-and-workforce Describes various rural healthcare-focused investments across Oklahoma. Discusses long-term investment strategies, telehealth, workforce training and retention, cancer care access, and preventive care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38173 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600