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411. Rural-Urban Difference in Female Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Missouri - Resources
Date: Jul 2015

Analyzes and compares the effect of geographic distance and access to a mammography healthcare facility on late detection of breast cancer diagnosis in women residing in rural and urban Missouri.

...Cancer Diagnosis in Missouri --- Analyzes and compares the effect of geographic distance and access to a mammography...

412. Designing a Framework for Remote Cancer Care Through Community Co-Design: Participatory Development Study - Resources
Date: Apr 2022

Explores the design and implementation of a framework to provide telemedicine cancer care in urban and rural areas of Kentucky. Addresses issues of health disparities and lack of broadband access in geographic areas such as Appalachia. Provides examples of participatory and co-design processes to create telemedicine options and engage communities.

...Cancer Care Through Community Co-Design: Participatory Development Study --- Explores the design and implementation of a framework...

413. Cancer-Related Beliefs and Perceptions in Appalachia: Findings from 3 States - Resources
Date: Mar 2019

Highlights a study on the beliefs and perceptions about cancer held by people in Appalachia. Bases conclusions on the results of a survey of rural Appalachian counties in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

...Cancer-Related Beliefs and Perceptions in Appalachia: Findings from 3 States --- Highlights a study on the beliefs...

414. Strengthening Rural Health: The Role of HPV Vaccination - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Recording of an October 1, 2024, webinar regarding trends in HPV-related cancers in rural areas and the importance of HPV vaccination to cancer prevention. Features Heather Brandt, Director of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's HPV Cancer Prevention Program. Discusses the hospital's efforts to increase HPV vaccinations in rural communities. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series.

...cancers in rural areas and the importance of HPV vaccination to cancer prevention. Features Heather...

415. The Role of Health Literacy and Communication Habits on Previous Colorectal Cancer Screening among Low-Income and Uninsured Patients - Resources
Date: Feb 2015

Presents an analysis of a survey of low-income uninsured patients in rural and urban areas who received financial help for a colonoscopy in a primary care clinic to identify any significant relationships between limited health literacy, communication skills, and adherence to colorectal cancer screening guidelines.

...cancer screening guidelines. --- The Role of Health Literacy and Communication Habits on Previous Colorectal Cancer...

416. Rural Patients' Experiences with Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometrial Cancer - Resources
Date: Aug 2025

Examines healthcare and treatment quality related to endometrial cancer (EC) in rural patients. Utilizes interview feedback from 22 patients and 1 caregiver in rural North Carolina on perceptions and knowledge of EC symptoms, social network influence, financial and transportation burdens, healthcare experiences, community perceptions, and more.

...Cancer --- Examines healthcare and treatment quality related to endometrial cancer (EC) in rural patients. Utilizes...

417. Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Perspectives of Key Players from Social Networks in a Low-Income Rural US Region - Resources
Date: Feb 2016

Reports on a study based on interviews with "key players" within the social networks of rural Appalachian communities of Kentucky and Ohio. Discusses the role these individuals can play in promoting colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and identifies the perceived barriers to CRC screenings within their communities.

...Cancer Prevention: Perspectives of Key Players from Social Networks in a Low-Income Rural US Region...

418. Clinical, Sociodemographic and Service Provider Determinants of Guideline Concordant Colorectal Cancer Care for Appalachian Residents - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Presents a study of Appalachian colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between 2006-2008 regarding their adherence to treatment guidelines by measuring rates of chemotherapy, lymph node assessment, and radiation treatments. Breaks down results by participants' age and type and severity of comorbidity, as well as several treatment facility factors, such as bed size and surgical volume, among others.

...Cancer Care for Appalachian Residents --- Presents a study of Appalachian colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between...

419. Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis of Urban vs. Rural Survival Outcomes from the United States' National Cancer Institute, a SEER Based Study - Resources
Date: Feb 2026

Compares Merkel cell carcinoma survival outcomes among rural and urban patients using 2010-2021 SEER data. Discusses the role of access barriers on cancer mortality among rural populations.

...Cancer Institute, a SEER Based Study --- Compares Merkel cell carcinoma survival outcomes among rural and urban...

420. Trends in Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-Associated Cancers, Arkansas, 2001-2018 - Resources
Reviewed: Sep 2025

Offers comparison of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers trends in Arkansas with national trends. Includes county-level data for incidence and vaccination.

...Cancers, Arkansas, 2001-2018 --- Offers comparison of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers trends in Arkansas...