Website Search Results for: cancer
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Date: Mar 2020
Reports on colorectal cancer screening among adults 50-75 years of age. Includes data by location of patient residence for metro and nonmetro areas, with breakdowns by age group for 50-64 and 65-75 years of age.
...Cancer Screening Test Use — United States, 2018 --- Reports on colorectal cancer screening among adults 50-75 years...
Date: Oct 2019
Describes an implementation intervention for urologists in rural and minority serving community practices to increase their participation in clinical trials supporting the development of new cancer therapies. Compares the acceptability of the intervention among a diverse group of urology practices in the South and Midwest United States.
...Cancer Clinical Trials Implementation Intervention for Rural- and Minority-Serving Urology Practices --- Describes an implementation...
Date: Jan 2014
Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural Appalachian adults aged 50-75 and the likelihood these patients will undertake colorectal cancer screenings (CRCS). Discusses the prioritization of CRCS by patients with chronic disease and their physicians. Briefly compares reports from both urban and rural areas.
...Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents --- Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural...
Date: Mar 2020
Shares the results of a literature review examining barriers and challenges related to integrating palliative and cancer care in rural and remote areas.
...Cancer in Rural and Remote Areas --- Shares the results of a literature review examining barriers...
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...
Date: 2012
An overview of a community-based participatory research intervention in Appalachian Kentucky to address cancer disparities. Includes discussion of the perceptions and barriers to screening. Covers strategies for working in Appalachia, rural locations, and other traditionally undeserved areas. Table 3 lists characteristics and Figure 1 is an example focus group interview guide.
...Cancer Disparities in Appalachian Kentucky --- An overview of a community-based participatory research intervention in Appalachian...
Date: Sep 2018
Bar chart showing lung cancer deaths per 100,000 population in 2006 and 2016 for metropolitan counties (large central, large fringe/suburban, medium, small) and nonmetropolitan counties (micropolitan, noncore).
...Cancer, by Urbanization of County of Residence — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2006 and 2016 --- Bar chart...
Date: Dec 2025
Assesses differences in breast cancer rates and mortality between Appalachian and non-Appalachian counties, and rural and nonrural counties in Virginia. Also explores whether availability of mammography is associated with differences. Features county-level Virginia maps, and statistics with breakdowns by Virginia counties, rural counties, and nonrural counties.
...Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Access to Screening in Rural and Appalachian Virginia --- Assesses differences in breast...
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...
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...