Website Search Results for: cancer
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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: 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: 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: Oct 26, 2026
Describes ongoing research aiming to address cancer risk for firefighters by modifying the personal protective equipment worn during fire exposures. Notes that better protective gear would benefit rural fire departments that are often unable to screen firefighters for cancer. Source: Public News Service.
...Cancer Risk for Firefighters --- Describes ongoing research aiming to address cancer risk for firefighters by modifying...
Date: Oct 2022
Describes a trial study that examines financial toxicity (FT) experienced by adults with cancer in both rural and urban settings and implements financial navigation (FN) strategies for the patient. Observes 780 patients over 2 years who are enrolled in the Lessening the Impact of Financial Toxicity (LIFT) study that identifies and screens for FT, connects patients to FN resources, and includes ongoing check-ins and electronic tracking of LIFT patients. Includes rural versus urban breakdowns of oncology settings by organizational characteristics such as cancer program type, hospital ownership structure, presence of satellite locations, number of inpatient beds, and number of counties in catchment area.
...Cancer in Rural and Non-Rural Settings --- Describes a trial study that examines financial toxicity...
Date: 2022
Highlights discussions from a virtual workshop focused on improving cancer diagnosis. Includes information on addressing disparities in diagnosis and access to care, including disparities for rural populations. Features a cancer screening and diagnosis program serving rural Appalachia, describing the challenges faced and strategies used, including the use of a mobile screening unit.
...Cancer Diagnosis Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief --- Highlights discussions from a virtual workshop focused...
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: 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: Mar 2013
Lists major federal surveys on cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Documents the sample size and data collection methods, and identifies gaps in the types of cancer-related information collected. Subtopics range from prevention to survivorship.
...cancer-related information collected. Subtopics range from prevention to survivorship. --- Gaps in Survey Data on Cancer...
Date: 2021
Results of an online survey sent to 21 science and health teachers in Appalachian Kentucky, consisting of questions on existing cancer education efforts, relevance of cancer education, and feasibility of a curriculum of this type being used in the classroom.
...cancer education efforts, relevance of cancer education, and feasibility of a curriculum of this type...