Resources Search Results for: cancer
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Date: Nov 2018
Reports on tobacco-associated cancer incidence for lung, bronchial, and tracheal cancers; laryngeal cancer; oral cavity and pharyngeal cancers; esophageal cancer; stomach cancer; colon and rectal cancers; liver cancer; pancreatic cancer; kidney and renal pelvis cancers; urinary bladder cancer; cervical cancer; and acute myeloid leukemia. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetro counties, as well as by sex, age, race/ethnicity, tumor characteristics, U.S. census region, and state.
...cancers; esophageal cancer; stomach cancer; colon and rectal cancers; liver cancer; pancreatic cancer; kidney and renal...
Date: Jan 2016
An analysis of clinical trial and related activity data gathered from a rural cancer treatment center in Nebraska participating in the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP). Data reviewed includes the number of patients, ratio of underserved patients, types of trials, new cancer services, staffing, and the organization's association with National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. Also provides a ReCAP, discussing the impacts of participating in the NCCCP.
...cancer treatment center in Nebraska participating in the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers Program...
Date: Mar 2019
Examines geographic access data for breast cancer patients served by a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in New England. Discusses cancer care coordination, physician networks, and care network density (the amount of patient sharing among providers in a care network) to evaluate healthcare quality and outcomes.
...Cancer Care Coordination at a Rural National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center Using Network Analysis...
Date: 2023
Evaluated 148,509 Kentucky first primary cancer survivors to determine risk of subsequent primary cancers. Compared outcomes for rural Appalachian residents with urban non-Appalachian residents as well as other variables such as cancer type, gender, and more.
...Cancer with Risk of Subsequent Primary Cancer among Survivors of Adult-Onset Cancers in Kentucky...
Date: Nov 2018
Analyzes various cancer registries to determine the usability of these sources in rural cancer surveillance research. Includes data from 2009-2013 on rural and urban cancer incidence rates by cancer site and race/ethnicity.
...Cancer Registry Data for Rural Cancer Surveillance Research in the United States --- Analyzes various cancer...
Date: 2022
Shares insights from a virtual workshop that looked at short- and long-term adjustments to cancer care delivery and cancer research during the pandemic. Includes information on rural and tribal cancer care access. Discusses telehealth for cancer care, both during the pandemic and as a tool to improve access to care going forward.
...Cancer Care and Cancer Research in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Proceedings of a Workshop...
Date: Feb 2024
Evaluates cancer disparities in Oklahoma counties using 2016-2020 Oklahoma State Department of Health data, with breakdowns by urban, large rural, and small rural setting. Provides statistics, including population characteristics, on cancer incidence, specific cancers, mortality, and stage of diagnosis. Highlights concerns related to insurance coverage, cancer screening, and treatment in rural areas.
...Cancer Disparities from Oklahoma Cancer and Vital Records Registries 2016-2020 --- Evaluates cancer disparities in Oklahoma...
Date: Jun 2021
Webinar recording discusses research into rural cancer control. Explores how rural and tribal health disparities can impact cancer rates. Features presenters from the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences.
...Cancer Institute's Rural Cancer Control Initiatives --- Webinar recording discusses research into rural cancer control...
Date: Dec 2014
Examines cancer incidence and mortality data for Alaska Native (AN) people in different categories and varying year ranges from 1970 through 2011, and compares cancer rates for AN and U.S. White populations. Shows that cancer mortality rates among AN people exceeded rates among White people for all cancers combined, for cancers of the lung, stomach, pancreas, kidney, and cervix, and for colorectal cancer.
...Cancer Disparities Among Alaska Native People, 1970-2011 --- Examines cancer incidence and mortality data for Alaska...
Date: Aug 2019
Provides an overview of issues related to cancer in rural areas, including barriers to accessing cancer care. Describes federal programs that support and enhance national and rural cancer control efforts, including funding, and offers policy recommendations. Features statistics on average annual percent change in cancer mortality rates from 2006-2015, with breakdowns by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. Includes a U.S. map showing locations of cancer centers that received Rural Cancer Control Supplements grants in 2018.
...cancer in rural areas, including barriers to accessing cancer care. Describes federal programs that support...