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421. 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...

422. The Last Frontier: Innovative Efforts to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Disparities Among the Remote Alaska Native Population - Resources
Date: Mar 2012

Measures changes in rate of colorectal cancer screening among the Alaska Native population in rural and remote Alaska between 2005 and 2010. Reports the impact of intervention programs, such as itinerant endoscopy screening clinics and outreach by patient navigators, on rates of screenings.

...Cancer Disparities Among the Remote Alaska Native Population --- Measures changes in rate of colorectal cancer...

423. Survival of Patients Diagnosed With Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Resources
Date: Feb 2026

Examines survival rates of cancer patients before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, using 2015-2021 SEER-21 database data. Includes rural-urban breakdowns, among other demographic and clinical data comparisons.

...Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic --- Examines survival rates of cancer patients before and during...

424. National Cancer Institute (NCI) - Organizations
Reviewed: Nov 4, 2025

Summary information for the organization National Cancer Institute, including related information from this organization listed on the RHIhub website.

...Cancer Institute (NCI) --- Summary information for the organization National Cancer Institute, including related information from...

425. Factors Influencing the Choice Between Multi-Target Stool DNA and Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Alaska Native Peoples - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Examines colorectal cancer (CRC) screening preferences and awareness among Alaska Native people living in rural or remote areas of Alaska. Compares attitudes toward colonoscopy and multi-target stool DNA test (mt-sDNA) testing, including discussion of common barriers to access.

...Cancer Screening Among Alaska Native Peoples --- Examines colorectal cancer (CRC) screening preferences and awareness among...

426. Association of Rurality With Annual Repeat Lung Cancer Screening in the Veterans Health Administration - Resources
Date: Jan 2022

Reviews electronic health records of veterans in rural and nonrural areas who utilized Veterans Affairs medical centers from 2015 to 2019. Examines geographic trends among veteran populations who complete annual repeat lung cancer screenings. Includes information on barriers rural veterans face in accessing screenings and potential solutions to address them. Reports on rural versus nonrural data further broken down according to age, sex, race, ethnicity, and comorbidities, among other demographic information.

...Cancer Screening in the Veterans Health Administration --- Reviews electronic health records of veterans in rural...

427. Association of Rurality, Race and Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status With the Surgical Management of Colon Cancer and Postoperative Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries - Resources
Date: Aug 2022

Results of a study of 57,710 fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries 65 years or older diagnosed with colon cancer between April 2016, and September 2018, with follow-up until December 2018. Features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan, micropolitan, or small town/rural location.

...Cancer and Postoperative Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries --- Results of a study of 57,710 fee-for-service...

428. Rural–Urban Differences in Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening among US Women, 2014-2019 - Resources
Date: Sep 2022

Analyzes disparities in breast and colorectal cancer screening in rural and urban women aged 50-74 in the U.S. using 2014-2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. Includes demographic breakdowns by age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, education level, income, marital status, health behaviors, and reported access to healthcare.

...Cancer Screening among US Women, 2014-2019 --- Analyzes disparities in breast and colorectal cancer screening...

429. Barriers to Participation in Clinical Trials of Rural Older Adult Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study - Resources
Date: 2025

Explores barriers to clinical trial participation for older cancer survivors living in rural areas. Utilizes semi-structured interviews to discuss challenges such as lack of transportation, limited communication with providers, age, and more.

...Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study --- Explores barriers to clinical trial participation for older cancer survivors...

430. Motivators, Barriers, and Facilitators to Traveling to the Safest Hospitals in the United States for Complex Cancer Surgery - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults were asked what factors they would consider when deciding whether to seek cancer treatment at their local hospital or at a specialized facility an hour or more away from their home. Table 1 features demographic information including breakdowns by metropolitan or nonmetropolitan residence.

...Cancer Surgery --- Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults...