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311. Spatial Analysis of Breast Cancer Mortality Rates in a Rural State - Resources
Date: Oct 2022

Examines breast cancer mortality rates in South Dakota women as related to sociodemographic and county-level factors. Includes county-level state maps of age-adjusted mortality rates and cancer incidence.

...Cancer Mortality Rates in a Rural State --- Examines breast cancer mortality rates in South Dakota...

312. Achieving Excellence in Cancer Diagnosis Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief - Resources
Date: 2022

Highlights discussions from a virtual workshop focused on improving cancer diagnosis. Includes information on addressing disparities in diagnosis and access to care, including disparities for rural populations. Features a cancer screening and diagnosis program serving rural Appalachia, describing the challenges faced and strategies used, including the use of a mobile screening unit.

...Cancer Diagnosis Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief --- Highlights discussions from a virtual workshop focused...

313. Prognostic Factors for Rural Endometrial Cancer Patients in a Population-Based Cohort - Resources
Date: Jul 2019

Examines rural-urban differences in prognostication of endometrial cancer and mortality rates among 2,994 endometrial cancer patients in Utah between 1997 and 2012. Analyzes healthcare data from the Utah Population Database, which includes EMR data from the University of Utah Healthcare and Intermountain Healthcare, two of the largest healthcare providers in the state.

...cancer and mortality rates among 2,994 endometrial cancer patients in Utah between 1997 and 2012. Analyzes...

314. Through the Lens: Youth Experiences with Cancer in Rural Appalachian Kentucky Using Photovoice - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Study examining a group of Appalachian Kentucky youth's recognition of cancer disparities in their communities through photography. Analyzes visual themes in participant submissions, including risk factors related to cancer-causing substances, products, or diets, community awareness and support, and healthcare, among other themes.

...Cancer in Rural Appalachian Kentucky Using Photovoice --- Study examining a group of Appalachian Kentucky youth...

315. Rural–Urban Disparities in Mortality and Place of Death for Gastrointestinal Cancer in the United States From 2003 to 2019 - Resources
Date: Dec 2022

A research letter that examines age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMR) from gastrointestinal cancer in large metro, medium/small metro, and rural areas. Analyzes 2,490,412 AAMR records between 2013 and 2019 utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC Wonder) database. Provides breakdowns of AAMR data by age, sex, race/ethnicity, cancer type, urbanicity, and location of death, such as nursing facility, hospice facility, medical facility, or home.

...Cancer in the United States From 2003 to 2019 --- A research letter that examines age-adjusted...

316. Challenges Associated with Living Remotely from a Pediatric Cancer Center: A Qualitative Study - Resources
Date: Mar 2019

Examines barriers related to living in rural areas while receiving treatment in urban healthcare centers for pediatric cancer patients. Shares recommendations to improve care and services for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

...cancer patients. Shares recommendations to improve care and services for pediatric cancer patients and their...

317. Care Coordination and Community Partnerships for Cancer Care in Critical Access Hospitals - Resources
Date: Jan 2023

Presents findings from a survey of 135 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) regarding care coordination practices for patients with cancer. Describes the types of care coordination services provided by CAHs and the staff that provide these services. Discusses partnerships between CAHs and community organizations regarding cancer initiatives.

...cancer initiatives. --- View more Care Coordination and Community Partnerships for Cancer Care in Critical Access...

318. Pediatric Cancer Hospitalizations, 2009 - Resources
Date: May 2012

Provides data on hospital stays for cancer care for children under 18 years of age. Table 2 includes information by location of patient residence for rural and urban areas, for cancer-related stays and all other hospitalizations.

...Cancer Hospitalizations, 2009 --- Provides data on hospital stays for cancer care for children under 18 years...

319. Cancer-Related Hospitalizations for Adults, 2017 - Resources
Date: Jan 2021

Examines adult nonmaternal hospital stays involving cancer. Includes hospitalization rates principally for cancer and principally for other causes by location of patient residence for large central metropolitan areas; large fringe metro areas; medium or small metro; and micropolitan or noncore (rural) areas.

...Cancer-Related Hospitalizations for Adults, 2017 --- Examines adult nonmaternal hospital stays involving cancer. Includes hospitalization...

320. The Costs of Cancer in Rural Communities - Resources
Date: Oct 2022

Explores the financial impact cancer has on individuals in rural communities. Includes information and data related to health insurance, income levels, and how cost is connected to healthcare access and deferred treatment.

...Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Tagged as Access · Cancer · Health insurance · Income · Statistics and data...