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41. The Interaction of Rurality and Rare Cancers for Travel Time to Cancer Care - Resources
Date: Mar 2023

Explores the connection between rurality and travel time to receive treatment for rare cancers. Breaks down data by patient characteristics, such as age and rurality, among other measures. Compares rare cancers with common cancers and by treatment type.

...cancers with common cancers and by treatment type. --- The Interaction of Rurality and Rare Cancers...

42. Identifying Community Perspectives for a Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign in Appalachia Kentucky: The Terminate Lung Cancer (TLC) Study - Resources
Date: Mar 2017

Reports on the Terminate Lung Cancer (TLC) study, an ongoing program to encourage community awareness about the importance of lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in high need areas of Eastern Appalachia Kentucky. Offers recommendations for disseminating information about lung cancer screening for healthcare providers and patients seeking to learn more about LDCT screening.

...Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign in Appalachia Kentucky: The Terminate Lung Cancer (TLC) Study --- Reports on the Terminate...

43. Chronic Disease in Rural America Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Mar 27, 2026

Provides resources and information on the impact of chronic disease in rural areas, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Highlights specific chronic diseases, including heart disease and stroke, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, arthritis, HIV/AIDS, and obesity.

...cancer, see Are particular parts of the country more prone to cancer? on the Cancer...

44. Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs) - Funding
Deadline: Feb 9, 2026

Funding to support the formation of Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs) which are designed to achieve improved cancer health outcomes and reduce cancer mortality. Access to healthcare in rural communities is a program priority.

...Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs) --- Funding to support the formation of Cancer Health Research Centers...

45. Spatial Patterns in Prostate Cancer-Specific Mortality in Pennsylvania Using Pennsylvania Cancer Registry Data, 2004–2014 - Resources
Date: May 2020

Analyzes data from the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry between 2004 and 2014 to examine the mortality risk of prostate cancer for men aged 40 or older living in rural and urban Appalachian areas in Pennsylvania.

...Cancer-Specific Mortality in Pennsylvania Using Pennsylvania Cancer Registry Data, 2004–2014 --- Analyzes data from...

46. Rural-Urban Differences in Financial Burden among Cancer Survivors: An Analysis of a Nationally Representative Survey - Resources
Date: Dec 2019

Analyzes 2012, 2014, and 2017 data from the National Cancer Institute's Health Information and National Trends Survey to determine differences in reported financial problems due to cancer in rural and urban populations. Table 1 provides a rural and urban comparison on several demographic and cancer characteristics, including sex, age, marital status, race and ethnicity, income, insurance status, and several factors related to cancer treatment.

...cancer treatment. --- Rural-Urban Differences in Financial Burden among Cancer Survivors: An Analysis of a Nationally...

47. Gallbladder Cancer: Review of a Rare Orphan Gastrointestinal Cancer with a Focus on Populations of New Mexico - Resources
Date: Jun 2018

Report exploring gallbladder cancer (GBC) epidemiology with a focus on Native American and rural populations in New Mexico, which is one of several locations in the world where gallbladder cancer has elevated incidence. Reviews existing research to apply GBC studies to population and health data for New Mexico. Discusses the geographic distribution of GBC cases and risk factors of the disease, including chronic inflammation, as well as pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

...Cancer: Review of a Rare Orphan Gastrointestinal Cancer with a Focus on Populations of New Mexico...

48. Enhancing Cancer Care of Rural Dwellers Through Telehealth and Engagement (ENCORE): A Protocol to Evaluate Effectiveness of a Multi-Level Telehealth-Based Intervention to Improve Rural Cancer Care Delivery - Resources
Date: Nov 2021

Describes a proposed study of telehealth-based cancer interventions at both the provider and patient levels in order to identify barriers and facilitators for the intervention. Outlines the study's protocols, methods, and contributions to technology-enabled and team-based delivery models to support cancer care for rural and underserved communities.

...Cancer Care Delivery --- Describes a proposed study of telehealth-based cancer interventions at both the provider...

49. Measuring and Addressing Health Equity: An Assessment of Cancer Center Designation Requirements - Resources
Date: Mar 2023

Examines equity structures, processes, and outcomes in cancer center endorsements and their relationship to high-quality cancer care for all populations. Discusses cancer health disparities related to socioeconomic and insurance status, racial/ethnic groups, medically underserved populations, and rural populations. Describes how endorsing bodies can incorporate health equity requirements in cancer care for these groups.

...Cancer Center Designation Requirements --- Examines equity structures, processes, and outcomes in cancer center endorsements and their...

50. Population-Based Geographic Access to Parent and Satellite National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Facilities - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Examines geographic access to National Cancer Institute cancer centers with breakdowns by age group, race/ethnicity, education level, income level, and rurality. Discusses differences for rural populations and Native Americans.

...Cancer Institute Cancer Center Facilities --- Examines geographic access to National Cancer Institute cancer centers with...