Website Search Results for: cancer

351. A Systematic Review of Clinic and Community Intervention to Increase Fecal Testing for Colorectal Cancer in Rural and Low-Income Populations in the United States - How, What and When? - Resources
Date: Jan 2018

Reports on a systematic review of studies intended to improve fecal testing rates in rural and low-income areas to increase early identification of colorectal cancer. Compares the effectiveness of different interventions and discusses the interaction of context and implementation strategies on their effectiveness.

...Michele Freeman, Jackilen Shannon, et al. BMC Cancer, 18(40) 01/2018 Cancer · Health screening · Poverty...

352. Adjuvant Therapy Use Among Appalachian Breast Cancer Survivors - Resources
Date: Jun 2015

Explores adjuvant hormone therapy behaviors in a four-state region of Appalachia. Evaluates the influences on adherence to the therapy, especially issues of access to cancer care resources in rural areas of the region.

...Medicine, 94(26), e1071 06/2015 National Cancer Institute Access · Appalachia · Cancer · Women · Kentucky · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania...

353. The Role of Rurality, Travel Time, and Neighborhood Socioeconomics on Patterns of Adjuvant Therapy Receipt among Patients with Endometrial Cancer - Resources
Date: Jun 2025

Analyzes associations between rurality, distance to care, and community socioeconomics on receipt of any adjuvant therapy, including vaginal brachytherapy, external beam radiation, and chemotherapy, for the treatment for endometrial cancer. Utilizes SEER data of patients diagnosed between 2006 and 2017.

...Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 34(8), 1277-1285 06/2025 Access · Cancer · Health disparities · Poverty · Rural...

354. Trends in Pancreatic Cancer Mortality in the United States 1999–2020: A CDC Database Population-Based Study - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Examines trends in pancreatic cancer mortality by age, sex, race, level of rurality, and geographic region. Utilizes 1999-2020 CDC WONDER data. Compares mortality over time among rural, suburban, and urban populations, with additional data on Black rural, Black urban, White rural, and White urban populations.

...Cancer Causes & Control, 2024 08/2024 Cancer · Health disparities · Mortality · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

355. Disparities in Cancer Incidence and Trends among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States, 2010–2015 - Resources
Date: Oct 2019

Reports on cancer trends and incidence rates from 2010 to 2015 for American Indian and Alaska Native populations compared to non-Hispanic White populations living in Indian Health Service (IHS) or purchased/referred care delivery areas (PRCDA) counties.

...Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 28(10), 1604-1611 10/2019 Cancer · Health disparities · Statistics and data...

356. Persistent Poverty and Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis in the United States: Impacts of Rural Residence, Race, and Time Within Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Registries, 2004 to 2021 - Resources
Date: Aug 2025

Examines associations between late-stage breast cancer diagnosis and persistent poverty by rurality, race, and year. Utilizes 2017-2021 SEER Program data.

...Cancer Causes & Control, 36, 1589-1597 08/2025 Cancer · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

357. Rural-Urban Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Survival and Risk among Men in Utah: A Statewide Population-Based Study - Resources
Date: Mar 2020

Assesses rural-urban disparities in risk factors associated with changes in colorectal cancer (CRC) survival among males in a statewide Utah study. Discusses risk factors such as diagnosis at older ages, overweight, and smoking. Includes demographic breakdowns according to race, ethnicity, age, and educational level, among others.

...Cancer Causes Control, 31(3), 241-253 03/2020 Cancer · Health disparities · Men · Rural-urban differences...

358. Redefining Rurality: Adopting an Identity-Based and Community-Engaged Approach to Defining Rural Cancer Disparities - Resources
Date: Nov 2025

Discusses how rural definitions influence cancer disparities research via an examination of perspectives originally presented at the Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 conference. Details limitations and inconsistencies in current rural definitions and highlights the value of community-based participatory research and identity-based approaches to rurality.

...Cancer Disparities --- Discusses how rural definitions influence cancer disparities research via an examination of perspectives...

359. Contrasts in Rural and Urban Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening - Resources
Date: May 2013

Reports the results of a study examining the knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and experiences related to colorectal cancer screening for rural and urban patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

...Cancer Screening --- Reports the results of a study examining the knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and experiences...

360. Role of Telehealth/Videoconferencing in Managing Cancer Pain in Rural American Indian Communities - Resources
Date: Feb 2012

Determines the feasibility and effect of using videoconferencing to deliver cancer-related pain management education and case consultation to healthcare providers in rural American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Analyzed data from 52 providers at 11 sites participating in educational sessions and 93 providers at 16 sites participating in case conferences at tribal clinics in Alaska and Washington.

...Cancer Pain in Rural American Indian Communities --- Determines the feasibility and effect of using videoconferencing...