Website Search Results for: cancer
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Date: 2016
A literature review about the disparities in cancer care in rural Appalachia, specifically West Virginia. Discusses possible solutions to bridge the gap, such as teleoncology, virtual tumor boards, patient support groups, and physician training programs. Includes data and statistics for rates of cancer and oncologist availability.
...cancer and oncologist availability. --- Rural Disparities in Cancer Care: A Review of Its Implications and Possible...
Date: Aug 2021
Study examining the potential of mobile health (mHealth) technology, specifically wearable activity trackers (WATs), to increase physical activity among rural older cancer survivors based on focus group interviews with 21 cancer survivors in New Mexico. Discusses motivation and barriers to using WATs related to peer emotional and informational support, social support, and engaging individuals with limited access to digital technologies.
...cancer survivors based on focus group interviews with 21 cancer survivors in New Mexico. Discusses...
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. --- Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care: Proceedings of a Workshop...
Date: Nov 2021
Data brief examining the incidence of screening-detectable cancers, including colorectal, lung, female breast, and cervical, among the non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native population as a whole and by sex from 2014 to 2018. Includes a regional analysis of incidence rates for screening-detectable cancers.
...cancers. --- Incidence of Screening-Detectable Cancers among Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native Populations...
Date: Jun 2025
Reports North Carolina cancer incidence and mortality for 2022, including breakdowns by type of cancer and demographic category. Includes county-by-county data.
...Cancer Incidence and Mortality in North Carolina --- Reports North Carolina cancer incidence and mortality for 2022, including...
Date: Sep 2020
Details a study on the relationship between social support, leisure-time physical activity, and psychological distress among rural and urban cancer survivors. Breaks down data by age, sex, and cancer type, among other measures.
...cancer survivors. Breaks down data by age, sex, and cancer type, among other measures. --- Stress...
Date: Feb 2024
Explores loneliness as a driver of negative health outcomes among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breaks down data by age, cancer type, living situation, and rural versus urban location, among other measures.
...cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breaks down data by age, cancer type, living...
Date: Jul 2014
Studies the influence of population density and race/ethnicity on colorectal cancer outcomes. Examines the differences in advanced colorectal cancer rates and survival rates for patients in rural and large metropolitan counties.
...cancer outcomes. Examines the differences in advanced colorectal cancer rates and survival rates for patients...
Date: Jul 2023
Results of a study to explore educational attainment as a risk factor for increased colorectal and lung cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky counties. Features county-level maps with shadings indicating prevalence of these cancers and literacy and educational levels.
...cancers and literacy and educational levels. --- Lung and Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Appalachian Kentucky: Spatial...
Date: Jun 2019
Results of a study examining 59,432 cases of cervical cancer. Features statistics on age-adjusted cervical cancer incidence, with breakdowns by race or ethnicity and urban or rural location.
...cancer. Features statistics on age-adjusted cervical cancer incidence, with breakdowns by race or ethnicity...