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Date: 2020
Presentation slides on a study investigating rural/urban differences in Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) cancer screening. Study participants included current and former smokers ages 55-80 with a smoking history of 30 or more years.
...Cancer Screening in Urban vs. Rural Individuals at Risk for Lung Cancer --- Presentation slides on a study...
Date: Oct 2022
Results of a survey examining how practitioners from 153 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in 36 states are involved in their patients' cancer treatment and survivorship decisions. Features statistics on RHC characteristics, proportions of RHC practitioners who provide care or engage in joint decisions with another practitioner, RHC practitioner roles in cancer survivorship care, and experience with follow-up care for cancer survivors.
...cancer survivorship care, and experience with follow-up care for cancer survivors. --- View more The Involvement...
Date: May 2019
Poster presentation examining geographic distribution of cancer specialists and showing how far rural and urban residents must travel to reach nearest cancer care providers, by specialty. Features statistics with breakdowns by type of cancer provider and rural or urban location of patients.
...Cancer Care Specialists --- Poster presentation examining geographic distribution of cancer specialists and showing how far rural...
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...
Reviewed: Jan 2024
Identifies high-risk counties in Arkansas for colorectal, cervical, and female breast cancer using 2009-2013 data to help target areas for cancer screening in order to improve early cancer detection and reduce deaths. Estimates expected cases using state demographics, rather than an age-specific nationwide standard.
...cancer using 2009-2013 data to help target areas for cancer screening in order to improve...
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: Feb 2015
Features a study of an intervention to counter the cancer screening disparities of Native Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander Medicare beneficiaries in rural Hawaii. Breaks down data by race, age, and comorbidity, among other factors.
...Cancer Screening Disparities in Medicare Beneficiaries Through Cancer Patient Navigation --- Features a study of an intervention...
Date: Aug 2022
Examines collaborative networks who work to implement cancer prevention strategies in rural areas. Reports on interviews conducted in 2020 with 32 Illinois and Missouri public health and social service agencies who work in rural areas with high poverty and cancer rates. Discusses needs and challenges in cancer control work in rural areas, as identified by interagency networks.
...cancer rates. Discusses needs and challenges in cancer control work in rural areas, as identified...
Date: May 2011
Discusses behavioral trends associated with cancer risk and cancer screening from 1997-2006 among American Indians (AI) in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Examines disparities between the AI population and non-Hispanic White population in the Northern Plains and AI populations in other regions. Includes breakdowns by sex, age, education, income level, employment status, rural-urban classification, lifestyle factors, and screening for specific types of cancer.
...cancer risk and cancer screening from 1997-2006 among American Indians (AI) in North Dakota...
Date: May 2023
Discusses cancer healthcare access for rural residents and factors in access challenges. Discusses rural physician recruitment, facility closures, reimbursement, data gathering, and graduate medical education. Offers policy recommendations for incentivizing and increasing the rural cancer care workforce as well as gathering cancer-related data.
...Cancer Services in the United States --- Discusses cancer healthcare access for rural residents and factors...