Epidemiology of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Virginia: Excellent Survival Outcomes for Patients in Rural Appalachia

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Results of a study comparing the molecular characteristics of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in rural and urban Virginia. Also evaluates the effect of geography and socioeconomic factors on the biology, treatment, and survival rate of AML patients. Features demographics with breakdowns by urban or rural location and a county-level map showing frequency of patients, with shadings indicating urban or rural area.

Krista M. Isaac, Daniel R. Reed, Raj Piyush Desai, et al.

Cancer Reports (Hoboken), 4(4), e1354

08/2021

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Appalachia · Cancer · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Virginia