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Date: Dec 2023
Examines strategies to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates among diverse populations in the U.S. by utilizing self-sampling fecal immunochemical tests (FITs). Discusses the impact of FIT outreach among rural, urban, and tribal populations in the U.S.
...Cancer Screening: Accelerating Colorectal Cancer Screening and Follow-up Through Implementation Science --- Examines strategies to improve...
Date: Jul 2019
Explores research methods for understanding differences in rural and urban cancer care, treatment, and symptom-based stressors. Discusses challenges in recruiting and retaining rural study participants and capturing differences between rural patients receiving local care and those receiving care in metro areas. Studies the severity of advanced cancer symptoms for 21 rural patients in Iowa, drawing data from patient surveys. Describes disparities in advanced cancer diagnosis and differences in treatment experiences.
...cancer diagnosis and differences in treatment experiences. --- Understanding Symptom Burden in Patients with Advanced Cancer...
Date: Jan 2025
Presents a study comparing rates of Human-Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers in rural and urban populations. Breaks down data by sex and rurality and tracks rates in 5 year increments from 2000 to 2019.
...Cancers Explain the Growing Rural-Urban Gap in Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cancer Incidence? --- Presents a study...
Date: Dec 2019
Examines research methods in studies of rural cancer-related health behaviors and disparities, exploring the definition of "rural" in population-based national surveys, complications for rural cancer studies, and possible solutions to improve survey accuracy. Discusses prominent data sources, including the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (MEPS), and the National Cancer Institute's Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), and examines use of these data sources in 68 published studies.
...Cancer Disparities --- Examines research methods in studies of rural cancer-related health behaviors and disparities...
Reviewed: Jul 2023
Provides resources and information on cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas.
...cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas...
Date: 2021
Identifies the populations within the state of Oklahoma at highest risk for breast and cervical cancer. Includes statistics by county on the incidence and mortality due to breast and cervical cancer. Identifies priority strategies and new technologies occurring statewide to ensure access to screening services as well as diagnostic and treatment services. Offers recommendations for funding, cost reduction strategies, and additional efforts supporting the prevention and screening for breast and cervical cancer.
...cancer. --- Oklahoma Breast & Cervical Cancer Annual Report 2021 Identifies the populations within the state of Oklahoma...
Date: Jun 2016
Analyzes county-specific median arsenic groundwater data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) with county-specific lung cancer mortality data from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from 1950 to 1979. Examines associations between arsenic in drinking water and lung cancer. Includes statistics on education, rurality, poverty, income, and other variables.
...cancer mortality data from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Date: Jun 2026
Highlights age-adjusted data on cancer incidence using U.S. Cancer Statistics data. Includes rural-urban comparisons, including rural and urban cancer incidence breakdowns by demographic group.
...Cancer Statistics --- Highlights age-adjusted data on cancer incidence using U.S. Cancer Statistics data. Includes...
Date: Aug 2023
Provides an overview of the comprehensive cancer control (CCC) plan for the state of Illinois which focuses on cancer prevention and health equity strategies. Discusses the process of creating a CCC plan by engaging community members through town halls and focus groups as well as ensuring representation from diverse citizens, including cancer survivors and caregivers, underrepresented groups, and rural residents.
...cancer control (CCC) plan for the state of Illinois which focuses on cancer prevention and health...
Date: Nov 2015
Examines the needs of Alaska Native and non-native prostate cancer survivors. Assesses survivors' satisfaction with, and acceptance of, a men's cancer survivor retreat to inform the development of a prostate cancer support program.
...Cancer Survivors in Alaska --- Examines the needs of Alaska Native and non-native prostate cancer...