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421. Coumaphos Exposure and Incident Cancer among Male Participants in the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) - Resources
Date: Jan 2010

Details a study on prostate cancer in farmers exposed to coumaphos, a livestock insecticide, in Iowa and North Carolina. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol consumption, among other factors.

...Cancer among Male Participants in the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) --- Details a study on prostate...

422. Expansion of an Academic Molecular Tumor Board to Enhance Access to Biomarker-Driven Trials and Therapies in the Rural Southeastern United States - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Examines access to and availability of molecular tumor boards (MTBs) and comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) to improve cancer outcomes in rural patients. Examines data from 151 patients from rural North Carolina enrolled in a clinical cancer trial and examines cancer types, actionable biomarkers, and provider feedback on barriers to enrollment in patient trial clinicals in rural areas.

...cancer trial and examines cancer types, actionable biomarkers, and provider feedback on barriers to enrollment...

423. Rural and Urban Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell and Follicular Lymphoma Experience Reduced Overall Survival: A National Cancer Database Study - Resources
Date: Jul 2019

Investigates overall survival (OS) in cancer patients related to geography-based factors. Discusses intersecting lower OS factors including higher rates of poverty, comorbid disease, treatment delay, lack of insurance, and decreased access to specialty care. Patients were classified into rural, urban, and metropolitan segments utilizing Rural – Urban Continuum Codes.

...Cancer Database Study --- Investigates overall survival (OS) in cancer patients related to geography-based factors...

424. A Community-Engaged, Mixed-Methods Approach to Prioritizing Needs in a Statewide Assessment of Community Cancer Needs - Resources
Date: Dec 2024

Discusses a community needs assessment (CNA) in Kentucky that addresses cancer incidence and mortality in the state. Reports on feedback from 162 people and presents a concept map focused on health behaviors, education, access, cultural beliefs, and risk factors, including those specific to rural and Appalachian areas.

...Cancer Needs --- Discusses a community needs assessment (CNA) in Kentucky that addresses cancer incidence and mortality...

425. A Qualitative Study of Providers' Perspectives on Cross-Institutional Care Coordination for Pancreatic Cancer: Challenges and Opportunities - Resources
Date: Sep 2024

Examines pancreatic cancer (PC) care coordination by comparing perspectives of urban, high-volume center providers (HVCPs) and rural, community-based providers (CBPs). Utilizes semi-structured interview feedback to explore issues such as communication, electronic health records (EHRs), patient co-management, and more.

...Cancer: Challenges and Opportunities --- Examines pancreatic cancer (PC) care coordination by comparing perspectives of urban...

426. 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...

427. Rural-Metropolitan Disparities in Ovarian Cancer Survival: A Statewide Population-based Study - Resources
Date: Jun 2018

Examines rural-urban disparities in ovarian cancer survival rates in Utah. Assesses other factors related to differences in all-cause mortality among participants of this study, including age, weight, and baseline comorbidities.

...Cancer Survival: A Statewide Population-based Study --- Examines rural-urban disparities in ovarian cancer survival...

428. Barriers to Palliative and Hospice Care Utilization in Older Adults with Cancer: A Systematic Review - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Shares the results of a literature review analyzing various sociodemographic variables, including rural residence, to describe challenges older adults with cancer experience when accessing hospice and palliative care services.

...Cancer: A Systematic Review --- Shares the results of a literature review analyzing various sociodemographic variables...

429. Timely Adjuvant Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Barriers and Facilitators in Rural Care - Resources
Date: Jun 2026

Examines initiation delays of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) following surgery in rural patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Utilizes qualitative data from patients, caregivers, and staff at 2 rural New England cancer center clinics and discusses barriers and facilitators of PORT, such as communication, caregiver support, healthcare access, leveraging rural resources and culture, and more.

...Cancer: Barriers and Facilitators in Rural Care --- Examines initiation delays of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) following...

430. Three Large Scale Surveys Highlight the Complexity of Cervical Cancer Under-Screening Among Women 45-65 Years of Age in the United States - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Examines cervical cancer screening rates based on data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Health Center Patient Survey, and the Health Information National Trends Survey. Discusses demographics, including rural and urban location, and screening rates by age, location, education level, race and ethnicity, and insurance coverage.

...Cancer Under-Screening Among Women 45-65 Years of Age in the United States --- Examines...