Website Search Results for: cancer
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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: Apr 2015
Study of 123,129 colon cancer patients listed on the California Cancer Registry from 1996-2008, 15% of whom lived in rural areas. Features demographic statistics with breakdowns by urban or rural residence.
...Cancer Care? A Population Based Study --- Study of 123,129 colon cancer patients listed on the California...
Date: Mar 2016
Presents a study of geographic variation of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in rural Tennessee. Analyzes data by race and mortality. Includes a maps of urban/rural mortality and mortality clusters for cancer patients under 21 from 2004-2011.
...Cancer in Tennessee: Does Race Matter? --- Presents a study of geographic variation of children and adolescents...
Date: Jun 2018
Examines pediatric cancer rates by sex, age group, race/ethnicity, state, region, county-level economic status, county-level rural/urban classification, and type of cancer.
...cancer. --- Geographic Variation in Pediatric Cancer Incidence — United States, 2003–2014 Examines pediatric cancer rates...
Date: Jun 2013
Examines middle-aged Appalachian women to determine barriers to cervical cancer screening following the PRECEDE/PROCEED framework. Table 1 lists study population characteristics and also includes the rankings of predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors of barriers to cervical cancer screening.
...cancer screening. --- Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening among Middle-Aged and Older Rural Appalachian Women...
Date: Jan 2026
Examines cancer incidence and type in adults aged 18-49 and living in the Midwest. Utilizes 2019-2024 National Health Interview Survey data to analyze cancer incidence according to patient demographics, including metro versus nonmetro location.
...Cancer Incidence in Younger Adults in the Midwest --- Examines cancer incidence and type in adults...
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: 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: Oct 2022
Examines breast cancer mortality rates in South Dakota women as related to sociodemographic and county-level factors. Includes county-level state maps of age-adjusted mortality rates and cancer incidence.
...Cancer Mortality Rates in a Rural State --- Examines breast cancer mortality rates in South Dakota...
Date: Oct 2021
Results of a study of 2,897 women from 11 states to compare the prevalence of breast and colorectal cancer screening adherence and to identify factors associated with screening adherence among women living in rural and urban areas. Features demographics and statistics on cancer screening adherence with breakdowns by urban or rural location.
...Cancer Screening Adherence Among Women Residing in Urban and Rural Communities in the United States...