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211. Medicaid: Source of Screening Affects Women's Eligibility for Coverage of Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment in Some States - Resources
Date: May 2009

Examines data on women screened for breast or cervical cancer through the Early Detection Program, how states have implemented the Treatment Act, and related data on Medicaid enrollment and spending. Contains several case studies, including one addressing rural access to early detection programs and treatment resources for breast and cervical cancer.

...Cancer Treatment in Some States --- Examines data on women screened for breast or cervical cancer...

212. Exploring Geographic Variation in Lung Cancer Incidence in Kentucky Using a Spatial Scan Statistic: Elevated Risk in the Appalachian Coal-Mining Region - Resources
Date: Nov 2011

Discusses mining-related environmental factors which may contribute to high rates of lung cancer in 30 Kentucky counties. Includes breakdowns by sex, age group, smoking history, county-level lung cancer rates from 1995-2007, and coal production rates from 1983-2007.

...Cancer Incidence in Kentucky Using a Spatial Scan Statistic: Elevated Risk in the Appalachian Coal...

213. Through the Lens: Youth Experiences with Cancer in Rural Appalachian Kentucky Using Photovoice - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Study examining a group of Appalachian Kentucky youth's recognition of cancer disparities in their communities through photography. Analyzes visual themes in participant submissions, including risk factors related to cancer-causing substances, products, or diets, community awareness and support, and healthcare, among other themes.

...Cancer in Rural Appalachian Kentucky Using Photovoice --- Study examining a group of Appalachian Kentucky youth...

214. Arizona Cancer Incidence and Mortality Reports - Resources
Reviewed: Jan 2024

Reports and factsheets that identifies cancer incidence for Arizona, including breakdown options by county, type of cancer, race/ethnicity, age group, and year.

...Cancer Incidence and Mortality Reports --- Reports and factsheets that identifies cancer incidence for Arizona, including...

215. Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care: Proceedings of a Workshop - Resources
Date: 2022

Presents proceedings from a 2021 workshop on issues related to disparities in cancer incidence, care, and patient outcomes. Discusses structural racism, social determinants of health, and health disparities for specific populations such as minorities and those living in rural areas. Provides strategies for understanding cultural factors related to establishing quality cancer care for all patients.

...cancer care for all patients. --- View more Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care: Proceedings of a Workshop...

216. Geographic Availability of Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening in the United States, 2017 - Resources
Date: Oct 2018

Includes state-level tables and maps showing locations of lung cancer screening sites and percentage of population ages 55-79 lacking access to a center, and lung cancer mortality versus accessibility of screening centers. Helps identify rural areas in need of screening program creation or expansion.

...Cancer Screening in the United States, 2017 --- Includes state-level tables and maps showing locations...

217. Culturally-Relevant Online Education Improves Health Workers' Capacity and Intent to Address Cancer - Resources
Date: Aug 2018

Discusses the findings of a survey of Community Health Aides/Practitioners (CHA/Ps) in rural Alaska regarding their participation in culturally-relevant online learning modules developed to increase their knowledge about cancer and improve their capacity to interact with patients about cancer.

...cancer and improve their capacity to interact with patients about cancer. --- View more Culturally-Relevant...

218. Lung Cancer Incidence in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties — United States, 2007–2016 - Resources
Date: Nov 2019

Reports on lung cancer incidence rates in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties, with data by sex and by age at diagnosis. Includes data for 2007 and 2016, as well as the change in rate from 2007 to 2016. Discusses strategies to reduce exposure to lung cancer risk factors and how those strategies might be targeted to decrease disparities.

...Cancer Incidence in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties — United States, 2007–2016 --- Reports on lung cancer...

219. Cancer Disproportionately Impacts Adults Living in Rural Areas - Resources
Date: Jan 2023

Analyzes cancer disparities in metro and nonmetro areas across the U.S. as well as select states that did not expand Medicaid coverage: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Utilizes multiple data sources to examine cancer incidence, mortality, and survival rates in metro and nonmetro areas.

...Cancer Disproportionately Impacts Adults Living in Rural Areas --- Analyzes cancer disparities in metro and nonmetro...

220. Informal and Formal Financial Assistance to Rural Women During Cancer Treatment - Resources
Date: Jun 2023

Interviews 36 rural women with cancer to explore their methods for handling financial hardship stemming from the costs of cancer. Discusses both informal assistance from the patients' support systems and formal assistance from healthcare systems and organizations. Highlights areas for potential financial disparities within existing inequalities.

...Cancer Treatment --- Interviews 36 rural women with cancer to explore their methods for handling financial...