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41. Chronic Disease in Rural America Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: May 20, 2022

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, and HIV/AIDS.

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

42. 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...

43. Breast Density Knowledge and Willingness to Delay Treatment for Pre-Operative Breast Cancer Imaging Among Women with a Personal History of Breast Cancer - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

Examines women's knowledge related to breast density and cancer diagnoses and how that impacts their decision to undergo pre-operative imaging. Utilizes Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) data to analyze breast density knowledge and concern, clinical characteristics, and odds of being willing to delay treatment for additional testing. Includes demographic data on patients' breast density exam results, including rural versus urban location.

...Cancer Imaging Among Women with a Personal History of Breast Cancer --- Examines women's knowledge...

44. The COVID-19 Pandemic and Associated Declines in Cancer Incidence by Race/Ethnicity and Census-Tract Level SES, Rurality, and Persistent Poverty Status - Resources
Date: Sep 2024

Examines the impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening, treatment, incidence, and disparities among different population groups. Utilizes U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data to compare 2020 and 2015-2019 incidence rates at 13 different cancer sites. Analyzes various cancer types across sociodemographic variables, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, persistent poverty (PP), and rural versus urban location.

...cancer screening, treatment, incidence, and disparities among different population groups. Utilizes U.S. National Cancer Institute...

45. 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...

46. 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...

47. Ensuring a Strong Future for America's Cancer Workforce: A Report from the President's Cancer Panel to the President of the United States - Resources
Date: Jan 2026

Identifies priorities and provides recommendations to support the cancer workforce, improve access to clinical trials, and promote high-quality research in the United States. Discusses the rural cancer care workforce and other factors influencing rural access to care throughout.

...Cancer Workforce: A Report from the President's Cancer Panel to the President of the United...

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. Iowa Cancer Zones Maps - Resources
Reviewed: Oct 2025

Displays Iowa maps by cancer incidence in 48 cancer reporting zones. Allows user to search by time period, cancer site, and patient demographics. Includes option to see counties populating each cancer zone as well as percentage of the population living in a rural area.

...Cancer Zones Maps --- Displays Iowa maps by cancer incidence in 48 cancer reporting zones. Allows...

50. 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...