https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/cancer Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas resources related to rural health, with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://dailyyonder.com/bringing-lung-cancer-screening-to-rural-minnesota/2026/06/03/ Describes a pilot program that aims to increase lung cancer screenings in rural Minnesota. Discusses higher rates of tobacco use for rural adults compared to urban adults and how the program addresses cancer screening barriers through a "whole-of-office" approach. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38612 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:09:09 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6608 Funding to develop and deliver strategies to improve guideline concordant care (evidence-based clinical care) and/or clinical trial access for lung cancer patients in the community and rural care settings. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6608 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:53:05 -0500 https://www.fightcancer.org/policy-resources/survivor-views-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. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27996 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:05:42 -0500 https://www.fightcancer.org/releases/new-acs-can-survey-finds-more-half-cancer-patients-and-survivors-rural-communities-report A new survey by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) highlights the challenges rural cancer patients face in accessing screening, finding affordable care, and arranging followup treatment. Patient navigation services help address barriers to care in rural areas and improve quality of care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38555 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:12:21 -0500 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2848983 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. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27939 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:36:28 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5hXi6pmyRe-vRDeYFaR4yA https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25205 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:16:34 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5hXi6pmyRe-vRDeYFaR4yA https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25204 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:14:22 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5hXi6pmyRe-vRDeYFaR4yA https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25203 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:10:13 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5hXi6pmyRe-vRDeYFaR4yA https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25202 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:07:54 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5hXi6pmyRe-vRDeYFaR4yA https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25201 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:03:51 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db557.htm Provides data on the prevalence of heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and stroke among adults age 45 and older by level of rurality, using data from the 2024 National Health Interview Survey. -- National Center for Health Statistics https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27776 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:26:44 -0500 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jrh.70148 Presents a study on the effect rural hospital closures have on mortality rates of patients with colorectal, lung, breast, and prostate cancer using 2000-2020 data from the National Cancer Institute. Breaks down data by closure year and patient demographics, such as age, rural status, and cancer stage, among others. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27728 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:16:00 -0500 https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/macarena.garcia4428/viz/PreventableEarlyDeathsintheUnitedStates2010-2022/ss1_mapview_final Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Vital Statistics System data, offers state level rural and urban data for preventable deaths in people younger than 80. Death causes include unintentional injury, chronic lower respiratory disease, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23127 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:20:49 -0500 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41416-026-03339-8 Analyzes how improvements in cancer mortality between 1991 and 2019 varied by geography, using CDC WONDER data. Includes data comparisons by U.S. region, income level, and rurality at the county level. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27669 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:39:23 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/united-states-cancer-statistics/publications/common-cancers-in-metropolitan-and-non-metropolitan-counties.html Provides data on cancer incidence and mortality by metropolitan or non-metropolitan dwelling using U.S. Cancer Statistics data. Includes comparisons of lung and bronchus, colon and rectum, female breast, and prostate cancer by rural or urban status. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27453 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:26:14 -0600 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12862623/ Highlights a study exploring cancer control-focused grants funded by the National Cancer Institute for research opportunities to identify methods to close rural and urban disparities in cancer outcomes. Details rural grants from 2016 to 2024, their healthcare focus, and location of cancer treated. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27325 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:30:04 -0600 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12857977/ Examines psychosocial and personal factors contributing to social isolation among cancer survivors and isolation as a mediator between those factors and mental health, using 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 6) data of 926 cancer survivors. Provides data on rural and urban populations throughout. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27264 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:33:14 -0600 https://prescancerpanel.cancer.gov/reports-meetings/cancer-workforce-2026/2026-jan-cancer-workforce-report-prescancerpanel.pdf Identifies priorities and provides recommendations to support the cancer workforce, improve access to clinical trials, and promote high-quality research in the United States. Discusses the rural cancer care workforce and other factors influencing rural access to care throughout. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27226 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:33:14 -0600 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2830824 Research letter examining cervical cancer incidence and mortality among rural and urban women, utilizing 2001-2019 NPCR-SEER data. Includes additional data breakdowns by race and ethnicity. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27202 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:48:00 -0600 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10552-025-02114-z Examines the relationship between breast cancer types and persistent poverty across rurality and demographic variables. Utilizes county-level 2017-2021 (excluding 2020) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data to analyze breast cancer subtype rates, with breakdowns according to counties defined as persistent poverty or non-persistent poverty and by rural versus urban. Discusses the impact of sociodemographics on cancer disparities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27173 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:50:41 -0600 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2843521 Results of a study comparing clinical outcomes for colon cancer patients based on the number of census tracts per ZIP code that were in persistent poverty at the time of diagnosis. Features statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27135 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:19:17 -0600 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12766856/ Examines the impact of the Ostomy Self-Management Telehealth (OSMT) treatment and education program versus usual care on healthcare utilization, cost, and employment status among rural cancer survivors. Discusses telehealth-delivered self-management education as an accessible and effective care model for rural populations. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27101 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:55:29 -0600 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-25694-6 Examines prostate cancer mortality trends among men in the United States. Utilizes 1999-2023 CDC WONDER data to examine prostate deaths according to demographics, census region, and metro versus nonmetro location. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27020 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:02:41 -0600 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2842885 Examines chronic pain differences among rural and urban cancer survivors, using data from the 2019-2021 and 2023 National Health Interview Survey. Features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by rural and urban areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27010 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:37:17 -0600 https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.70045 Reports on cancer disparities by various demographic factors, socioeconomic status, geography, and other factors, utilizing 2018-2022 North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) data. Contains metropolitan versus nonmetropolitan data comparisons throughout, and discusses factors influencing access to cancer screening and treatment, including rurality. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27007 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:12:20 -0600 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2842210 Examines the association between longer travel time to treatment and survival among prostate cancer patients. Uses data from a survey of 159,943 patients from Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Utah, and Washington. Features statistics with breakdowns by two levels of population density. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26919 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:53:50 -0600 https://stjude.webex.com/webappng/sites/stjude/webinar/webinarSeries/register/f2a3512ed51e4200998e71dc2382cb0f -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24744 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:26:24 -0600 https://stjude.webex.com/webappng/sites/stjude/webinar/webinarSeries/register/f2a3512ed51e4200998e71dc2382cb0f -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24743 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:24:27 -0600 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10552-025-02054-8 Examines the relationship between risk of second primary cancers (SPCs) and sociodemographic variables among women who have had breast cancer. Utilizes Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data from 721,957 women who are breast cancer survivors to analyze SPC risk by demographics, health status, cancer treatments, and 5 levels of rurality. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26834 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:21:51 -0600 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1475-6773.70070 Discusses the socioeconomic factors that correlate with acute care utilization among cancer patients, as well as the effect of regional specialist scarcity. Draws from Medicare data on patients with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer who have visited emergency departments or had non-elective hospitalizations and explores correlating social and regional factors, such as sex, rurality, social deprivation index score, and proximity to an oncology physician, among others. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26820 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:53:19 -0600