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361. Machine Learning to Evaluate the Effects of Non-Clinical Social Determinant Features in Predicting Colorectal Cancer Mortality in a Medically Underserved Appalachian Population - Resources
Date: Jul 2025

Examines colorectal cancer (CRC) survival rates in rural Appalachia and the related impact of demographic, clinical, and social determinant of health (SDOH) factors. Utilizes machine learning (ML) models to analyze data from Appalachian cancer centers and examines what factors contribute most to CRC survival in Appalachia. Discusses the impact of including SDOH in ML prediction models and implications for further CRC research.

...Cancer Mortality in a Medically Underserved Appalachian Population --- Examines colorectal cancer (CRC) survival rates in rural...

362. AstraZeneca Quality Improvement Grant for Lung Cancer - Funding
Deadline: Jul 24, 2026

Funding to develop and deliver strategies to improve guideline concordant care (evidence-based clinical care) and/or clinical trial access for lung cancer patients in the community and rural care settings.

...Cancer --- Funding to develop and deliver strategies to improve guideline concordant care (evidence-based clinical...

363. The Costs of Cancer in Rural Communities - Resources
Date: May 2026

Explores the health and financial impacts cancer has on individuals in rural communities. Includes information and data related to health insurance, income levels, and how cost is connected to healthcare access and deferred treatment.

...05/2026 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Access · Cancer · Health insurance · Income · Statistics and data...

364. Priorities for Improvement Across Cancer and Non-Cancer Related Preventive Services among Rural and Non-Rural Clinicians - Resources
Date: Sep 2022

Results of a survey of primary care physicians on preventive care services in need of improvement in their clinics. Reports on 2021 data from 326 survey respondents in 49 states who discuss improvement areas such such as screenings, nutrition counseling, and physical activity counseling. Includes rural versus urban breakdowns for priorities in improvement areas.

...Cancer and Non-Cancer Related Preventive Services among Rural and Non-Rural Clinicians --- Results of a survey...

365. Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Communities: A Practical Guide - Resources
Date: Jul 2025

Provides an overview of rural colorectal cancer (CRC) disparities and guidance for community organizations on improving CRC screening in rural areas. Includes recommendations related to recognizing and addressing barriers to screening, organizational planning and strategy, service delivery models, and more.

...Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (ACS NCCRT) Access · Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Planning...

366. 2027 Rural Health and Cancer Conference (Jun 9 - 11, 2027) - Events
Date: Jun 9, 2027

Summary information for the event 2027 Rural Health and Cancer Conference, sponsored by University of Vermont Cancer Center.

...Cancer Conference, sponsored by University of Vermont Cancer Center. --- 2027 Rural Health and Cancer Conference...

367. Urban–Rural Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Cross-Sectional Analysis of 1998–2005 Data from the Centers for Disease Control's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Study - Resources
Date: Dec 2012

Analyzes Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data to examine disparities in colorectal cancer screening rates between rural and urban U.S. populations. Table 1 compares rural and urban population characteristics, such as age, education, income, marital status, and overall health.

...Cancer Medicine, 1(3), 350-356 12/2012 Cancer · Chronic disease management · Health disparities · Rural-urban...

368. County-Level Racial Disparities in Prostate Cancer–Specific Mortality from 2005 to 2020 - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Examines Black-White differences in prostate cancer mortality from 2005 to 2020, utilizing Area Health Resource File (AHRF) and Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data. Compares county-level factors associated with change over time, including level of rurality.

...Cancer–Specific Mortality from 2005 to 2020 --- Examines Black-White differences in prostate cancer mortality...

369. 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...

370. Social Determinants of Health and Variability in Treatment for Patients with Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Resources
Date: Apr 2025

Examines census tract-level social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on lung cancer treatment. Utilizes 2017-2022 Syapse Learning Health Network data to analyze patient social and demographic variables, housing burden, broadband Internet access, primary care shortage areas, and rurality, as correlated with radiation therapy and/or surgery.

...Cancer Spectrum, 9(2) 04/2025 Cancer · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Specialty care...