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161. Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Topic Guide - Resources
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...

162. Development and Evaluation of a Support Program for Prostate Cancer Survivors in Alaska - Resources
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...

163. Cultural Beliefs and Understandings of Cervical Cancer Among Mexican Immigrant Women in Southeast Georgia - Resources
Date: Jun 2015

Investigates the knowledge and beliefs among rural Latina immigrant women in southeastern Georgia about the causes of cervical cancer and apparent barriers to cervical cancer screening. A cross-sectional survey of 39 Mexican women was conducted and the information gathered was applied to inform and test the development and effect of using trained lay health advisors or promotoras to increase compliance with cervical cancer screening.

...cancer and apparent barriers to cervical cancer screening. A cross-sectional survey of 39 Mexican...

164. Recovery From COVID-19–Related Disruptions in Cancer Detection - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Examines changes in cancer screening and diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing 2000-2021 SEER Program data. Identifies trends in overall cancer incidence and diagnosis, and provides data on clinical and demographic disparities in diagnosis, including breakdowns by level of rurality. Discusses the significance of pandemic-influenced missed cancer diagnoses for underserved patients.

...Cancer Detection --- Examines changes in cancer screening and diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing...

165. What Cancers Explain the Growing Rural-Urban Gap in Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cancer Incidence? - Resources
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...

166. Creating and Implementing a Community Engagement Strategy for the 2022–2027 Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Through an Academic–State Public Health Department Partnership - Resources
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...

167. Rural Skin Cancer Patients Tend to 'Slip Through the Cracks.' These Programs Are Trying to Change That - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Oct 28, 2026

A mobile unit, residency track, and training program for providers are trying to improve dermatology care in rural areas. - The Rural Monitor

...cancers that were ten times that size" — cancers that were "much more difficult to get out." Follow...

168. "Taking the Bull by the Horns": Four Principles to Align Public Health, Primary Care, and Community Efforts to Improve Rural Cancer Control - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Commentary on the CDC MMWR report, Invasive Cancer Incidence, 2004-2013, and Deaths, 2006-2015, in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties — United States. Discusses factors contributing to rural cancer disparities and identifies opportunities to improve rural cancer control.

...Cancer Control --- Commentary on the CDC MMWR report, Invasive Cancer Incidence, 2004-2013, and Deaths...

169. Do Rural Patients with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Gain Access to All Treatment Choices? - Resources
Date: Feb 2014

Compares prostate cancer treatment options and treatment rates for early-stage prostate cancer patients living in rural and urban areas in 10 states. Includes 4 levels of rurality in the analysis, along with patient demographics, cancer characteristics, and provider access.

...Cancer Gain Access to All Treatment Choices? --- Compares prostate cancer treatment options and treatment rates...

170. Sociodemographic and Geographic Disparities of Prostate Cancer Treatment Delay in Tennessee: A Population-Based Study - Resources
Date: Nov 2021

Examines 2005-2015 Tennessee Cancer Registry data of adults with prostate cancer to determine the relationship between population characteristics and prostate cancer treatment delay. Discusses geographic residence, insurance status, and social determinants of health (SDOH) such as race, marital status, and others. An urban versus rural breakdown is included.

...Cancer Treatment Delay in Tennessee: A Population-Based Study --- Examines 2005-2015 Tennessee Cancer Registry...