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41. Decreased Cancer Mortality-to-Incidence Ratios with Increased Accessibility of Federally Qualified Health Centers - Resources
Date: Aug 2015

Explores associations between access, for example one or more facilities, to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and cancer mortality-to-incidence ratios in every county in the United States using 2006-2010 data from the National Cancer Institute State Cancer Profile. Examines breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Data is broken down by cancer type, rural versus urban, Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation, and race.

...Cancer Institute State Cancer Profile. Examines breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Data is broken...

42. Exploring Disparities in Post-Cancer Treatment Instructions: An Analysis of Rural vs. Urban Breast Cancer Survivors in Missouri using BRFSS Data - Resources
Date: Dec 2024

Examines receipt of post-cancer treatment summary and follow-up instructions among rural and urban breast cancer survivors in Missouri, utilizing Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Cancer Survivorship Module data for 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. Provides data breakdowns by metropolitan, micropolitan, small town, and rural setting.

...Cancer Treatment Instructions: An Analysis of Rural vs. Urban Breast Cancer Survivors in Missouri using...

43. Analysis of Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Adolescents and Young Adults in Two Texas Rural Communities - Resources
Date: May 2022

Explores attitudes about cancer in young adults who live in rural areas through The Youth and Young Adults Cancer Knowledge Attitudes and Practices (C-KAP) study. Utilizes survey data from 141 participants aged 18-39 to analyze participant knowledge about cancer, perceived health status, impacts on cancer screenings due to COVID-19, and other cancer-related issues. Includes demographic information of participants such as age, sex, marital status, education, income, and more.

...cancer, perceived health status, impacts on cancer screenings due to COVID-19, and other cancer...

44. 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...

45. 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...

46. Logistic and Time Burdens Reported by Gynecologic and Breast Cancer Survivors - Resources
Date: Jun 2025

Examines logistic and time burdens of cancer care in breast and gynecologic cancer survivors. Analyzes survey feedback from 224 participants related to travel time, wait time, and trips to the cancer center, with data breakdowns according to patient's employment, education, cancer type and treatment status, dependent status, income, and rural versus urban residence. Discusses the impact of cancer care on time for other activities.

...Cancer Survivors --- Examines logistic and time burdens of cancer care in breast and gynecologic cancer...

47. 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...

48. 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...

49. 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...

50. Molecular and Socioeconomic Characteristics of Inflammatory Breast Cancer in the Carolina Breast Cancer Study - Resources
Date: Jan 2026

Examines associations between the incidence of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and demographic and clinical factors, including rurality, utilizing Carolina Breast Cancer Study data of 153 cases of IBC.

...Cancer in the Carolina Breast Cancer Study --- Examines associations between the incidence of inflammatory breast...