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: Mar 2019
Results of a study examining locations of cancer cases in north central Florida between 2005-2010 to determine whether it is valid to treat rural-urban codes directly as continuous variables in cancer studies. Features statistics and maps of north central Florida counties with rural-urban classification shadings at 4 levels.
...Cancer Disparity Studies: Is It Appropriate for Statistical Analysis? --- Results of a study examining locations...
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. --- Culturally-Relevant Online Education...
Date: Jan 2025
Examines the feasibility of community health worker (CHW) participation in a collaborative cancer care pain intervention for rural and/or Hispanic/Latino patients, utilizing survey and interview data of 12 CHWs. Discusses CHW experiences and comfort working with cancer patients in underserved settings.
...Cancer Pain Management: A Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial --- Examines the feasibility of community...
Date: May 2015
Discusses the timeliness of colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment in rural hospitals of the Appalachian regions of Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Study uses data from the 2006-2008 Central Cancer Registry (CCR) as well as Medicare claims to identify delays between diagnosis and treatment in healthcare facilities with various funding models.
...Cancer Treatment Delay Within Appalachia – The Role of For-Profit Hospitals --- Discusses the timeliness of colorectal...
Date: Jun 3, 2026
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. Source: The Daily Yonder.
...Cancer Screening to Rural Minnesota --- Describes a pilot program that aims to increase lung cancer...
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: Apr 2026
Offers information about the number of cancer-related surgeries performed at each Pennsylvania hospital and ambulatory surgery center. Features statistics with breakdowns by county, facility type, and by 13 types of cancer.
...cancer. --- Pennsylvania Cancer Surgery Volume Report: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Data Offers...
Date: Oct 2021
Shares the results of a spatial analysis of colorectal cancer outcomes in Virginia. Identifies demographic, socioeconomic, and other factors related to healthcare access that impact colorectal cancer disparities. Includes tables and maps sharing rural versus urban data and information.
...Cancer Outcomes and Socioeconomic Factors in Virginia --- Shares the results of a spatial analysis of colorectal...
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...