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161. Proximity to Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise Oncology by Geography, Race, and Socioeconomic Status - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Examines the proximity to cancer rehabilitation and exercise oncology (CR/EO) programs and the health impacts of access. Utilizes 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data to analyze 2,133 CR/EO programs, with breakdowns according to CR/EO distance, density, rural versus urban location, race/ethnicity, social deprivation index, U.S. region, and cancer incidence and mortality. Includes U.S. maps showing location of CR/EO programs and areas with or without proximity to programs.

...Cancer: An International Interdisciplinary Journal of the American Cancer Society, 131(1) 01/2025 Access · Cancer...

162. Effect of Rurality and Travel Distance on Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy for Unilateral Breast Cancer - Resources
Date: Apr 2023

Analyzes the relationship between travel time and rurality for breast cancer patients seeking contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM). Utilizes 2007-2017 National Cancer Database data to examine demographic factors, patient rurality, surgery characteristics, and more.

...Cancer --- Analyzes the relationship between travel time and rurality for breast cancer patients seeking contralateral...

163. Impact of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality on Quality of Life of Rural Residents With and Without a History of Cancer: Findings of the Day and Night Study - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Reports on a cross-sectional study comparing the physical activity, sleep quality, and physical and mental health of cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship between sleep quality, average sleep time, and self-reported outdoor activity with predicted mental health and quality of life. The Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and RAND 36-Item Health Survey were used to collect data on dietary intake, sleep quality, and physical activity.

...cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship...

164. Disparity of Ovarian Cancer Survival Between Urban and Rural Settings - Resources
Date: Apr 2022

Explores disparities in survival rates of 111,627 epithelial ovarian cancer patients in rural, urban, and metropolitan areas of the United States, based on data from the 2004-2016 National Cancer Database (NCDB). Includes demographic information of patients such as age, race, distance to nearest hospital, and more, as well as tables showing survival rates based on geographic locations.

...Cancer, 32(4), 540-546 04/2022 Cancer · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

165. Association Between a Network-Based Physician Linchpin Score and Cancer Patient Mortality: A Seer-Medicare Analysis - Resources
Date: Feb 2024

Presents a study on patient-sharing networks among multidisciplinary teams treating cancer patients and, specifically, the oncologists hold these networks together as "linchpins". Discusses these linchpin oncologists and evaluates the effect they have on cancer outcomes. Explores the affect this has on patients with a number of variables, including living in a rural area.

...Cancer Institute, 116(2), 230-238 02/2024 Access · Cancer · Health workforce supply and demand · Mortality...

166. Telehealth Use and Perceptions among Prostate Cancer Survivors - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Examines the perceptions of telehealth among prostate cancer survivors and considers its perceived usefulness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes survey data from 487 prostate cancer survivors according to age, race, education, income, rural-urban residence, and time of survey.

...Cancer Survivors --- Examines the perceptions of telehealth among prostate cancer survivors and considers its perceived...

167. Employment Changes Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis: The Effects of Race and Place - Resources
Date: Jun 2020

Explores financial burdens for women across racial categories associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment, including out-of-pocket costs, time away from work, and difficulty coordinating clinical care. Examines data from the Carolina Breast Cancer Study in 44 North Carolina counties to analyze financial implications when comparing rural-urban and racial categories.

...Cancer Institute, 112(6), 647-650 06/2020 Cancer · Employment and unemployment · Income · Rural-urban differences...

168. Health Literacy, Health Communication Challenges, and Cancer Screening among Rural Native Hawaiian and Filipino Women - Resources
Date: Jun 2013

Details a study based on 6 focus groups with Native Hawaiian and Filipino women in rural Hawaii. Breaks down participants' data by cancer screening history, family and personal history with cancer, self-reported health literacy, and demographic information, such as race, age, educational attainment, and marital status, among others. Also discusses cultural competency and language barriers.

...cancer screening history, family and personal history with cancer, self-reported health literacy, and demographic...

169. Mapping the Lay of the Land: Using Interactive Network Analytic Tools for Collaboration in Rural Cancer Prevention and Control - Resources
Date: Jun 2022

Examines collaborative networks and referrals to understand how cancer control and prevention service areas are connected in rural areas. Provides responses from 152 multisector networks that address cancer risk in Missouri and Illinois such as community partners, health departments and facilities, schools, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and more. Discusses collaborations such as exchanging information, promoting services and programs, and development of resources and services, among other themes.

...Cancer Prevention and Control --- Examines collaborative networks and referrals to understand how cancer control and prevention...

170. Risks of Developing Breast and Colorectal Cancer in Association with Incomes and Geographic Locations in Texas: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Resources
Date: Apr 2016

Study examining the association between median household income and the occurrence of breast and colorectal cancer in Texas. Addresses whether the risk of cancer is affected by demographic factors, including geographic location. Discusses differences for rural/urban areas and border counties.

...cancer in Texas. Addresses whether the risk of cancer is affected by demographic factors, including...