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521. Effect of Rurality on Screening for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Mammography - Resources
Date: Jun 2014

Examines urban and rural differences among adult women who utilize mammography screenings. Discusses urban–rural disparities in breast cancer treatment and experience.

...cancer treatment and experience. --- Effect of Rurality on Screening for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review...

522. Demographic and Geographic Heterogeneity in Tongue Cancer Mortality in the United States, 1999–2020 - Resources
Date: Feb 2026

Analyzes trends in tongue cancer mortality rates by sex, race or ethnicity, rurality, and more, using 1999-2020 CDC WONDER data. See Table 1 and Figure 1 for rural-urban comparison data.

...Cancer Mortality in the United States, 1999–2020 --- Analyzes trends in tongue cancer mortality rates...

523. Vital Signs: Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Use — United States, 2018 - Resources
Date: Mar 2020

Reports on colorectal cancer screening among adults 50-75 years of age. Includes data by location of patient residence for metro and nonmetro areas, with breakdowns by age group for 50-64 and 65-75 years of age.

...Cancer Screening Test Use — United States, 2018 --- Reports on colorectal cancer screening among adults 50-75 years...

524. Cancer-Related Beliefs and Perceptions in Appalachia: Findings from 3 States - Resources
Date: Mar 2019

Highlights a study on the beliefs and perceptions about cancer held by people in Appalachia. Bases conclusions on the results of a survey of rural Appalachian counties in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

...Cancer-Related Beliefs and Perceptions in Appalachia: Findings from 3 States --- Highlights a study on the beliefs...

525. Rural Patients' Experiences with Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometrial Cancer - Resources
Date: Aug 2025

Examines healthcare and treatment quality related to endometrial cancer (EC) in rural patients. Utilizes interview feedback from 22 patients and 1 caregiver in rural North Carolina on perceptions and knowledge of EC symptoms, social network influence, financial and transportation burdens, healthcare experiences, community perceptions, and more.

...Cancer --- Examines healthcare and treatment quality related to endometrial cancer (EC) in rural patients. Utilizes...

526. Motivators, Barriers, and Facilitators to Traveling to the Safest Hospitals in the United States for Complex Cancer Surgery - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults were asked what factors they would consider when deciding whether to seek cancer treatment at their local hospital or at a specialized facility an hour or more away from their home. Table 1 features demographic information including breakdowns by metropolitan or nonmetropolitan residence.

...Cancer Surgery --- Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults...

527. Vital Signs: Disparities in Tobacco-Related Cancer Incidence and Mortality — United States, 2004–2013 - Resources
Date: Nov 2016

Reports on trends and disparities in incidence and death rates for cancers related to cigarette smoking during 2004–2013. Includes data for urban and rural counties.

...Cancer Incidence and Mortality — United States, 2004–2013 --- Reports on trends and disparities in incidence...

528. Geographic Residency Status and Census Tract Socioeconomic Status as Determinants of Colorectal Cancer Outcomes - Resources
Date: Mar 2014

Presents a study on colorectal cancer outcomes for patients in rural, suburban, and urban areas of Georgia from 2000-2007. Analyzes patient data by their geographic area; whether they were of upper, middle, or lower socioeconomic status; and whether they were treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy.

...Cancer Outcomes --- Presents a study on colorectal cancer outcomes for patients in rural, suburban, and urban...

529. 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...

530. Like 'Driving to San Francisco and Back, Every Week': In Rural America, Cancer Patients Face Tall Hurdles to Get Care - News
Date: Mar 29, 2026

Describes long distances to cancer treatment common in rural areas and how one Texas medical facility added the service in a small community. Discusses challenges in attracting oncologists to rural facilities and offering access to more modern, advanced treatments. Source: CNN.

...Cancer Patients Face Tall Hurdles to Get Care --- Describes long distances to cancer treatment common...