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421. Intersection of Poverty and Rurality for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Survival - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Research letter examining associations between early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) mortality, poverty, and rurality, utilizing 2006-2015 SEER Program data of 58,200 patients with EO-CRC. Analyzes whether the intersection of rurality and persistent poverty compound 5-year EO-CRC mortality risk, with breakdowns by age group.

...Cancer Survival --- Research letter examining associations between early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) mortality, poverty...

422. Socioeconomic and Racial Inequities in Breast Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Washington State - Resources
Date: May 2021

Describes a study of breast cancer screening disparities, comparing screening rates in Washington by race, socioeconomic status, and rural residence based on data from a statewide healthcare system. Compares rates of screening before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

...Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Washington State --- Describes a study of breast...

423. Disparities in Meeting USPSTF Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Among Women in the United States - Resources
Date: Apr 2021

Results of a study to determine which sociodemographic characteristics were associated with women meeting U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural locations.

...Cancer Screening Guidelines Among Women in the United States --- Results of a study to determine...

424. Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Primary Care: Preliminary Effectiveness and Implementation of a Collaborative Mailed Fecal Immunochemical Test Pilot - Resources
Date: Jan 2023

Examines the feasibility of implementing a mailed fecal immunochemical test (FIT) program in rural clinics to improve screening rates for colorectal cancer (CRC). Discusses the effectiveness of additional strategies in FIT programs such as auto-calling and live reminder calls from clinics. Provides data on screening success rates and qualitative feedback from clinic staff on the program.

...Cancer Screening in Rural Primary Care: Preliminary Effectiveness and Implementation of a Collaborative Mailed Fecal...

425. Health Care Contact Days Among Older Cancer Survivors - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Analyzes factors associated with healthcare contact days among older adult cancer survivors using the 2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) and linked Medicare claims data. Evaluates the effect of demographics, self-rated health, care-seeking behaviors, rural status, and more.

...Cancer Survivors --- Analyzes factors associated with healthcare contact days among older adult cancer survivors using...

426. Satisfaction with Care among Cancer Survivors with Medicare Coverage: Are there Rural Versus Urban Inequities? - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Analyzes rural and urban satisfaction with a variety of aspects of healthcare among cancer survivors, including convenience of getting to providers and ability to meet all healthcare needs at a single location. Utilizes 2020 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey data adjusted for demographic factors, health insurance, and overall health.

...Cancer Survivors with Medicare Coverage: Are there Rural Versus Urban Inequities? --- Analyzes rural and urban...

427. Up-to-Date Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Use in the United States, 2021 - Resources
Date: Oct 2023

Examines national breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening test use compared against targets developed by Healthy People 2030. Analyzes 2021 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data to observe percentage of adults who are up-to-date with screenings according to demographic variables, including county urbanization levels broken down by large central metro, large fringe metro, medium/small metro, and nonmetropolitan.

...Cancer Screening Test Use in the United States, 2021 --- Examines national breast, cervical, and colorectal...

428. Temporal Changes in Treatment Patterns for Rural and Urban Patients With Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Resources
Date: Jul 2022

Examines treatment modalities in rural and urban populations in North Carolina for patients who have Stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Identifies the treatment patterns of 5,504 patients such as surgery, radiation, or no treatment. Provides patient demographics broken down by age, sex, race, insurance, comorbidity index, history of lung disease, and urban, suburban, or rural location.

...Cancer --- Examines treatment modalities in rural and urban populations in North Carolina for patients who have...

429. Alaska Native Patient and Provider Perspectives on the Multitarget Stool DNA Test Compared with Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening - Resources
Date: Oct 2019

Studies the potential for take-home multitarget stool DNA testing (MT-sDNA) for colorectal cancer to increase access to screening for Alaska Native communities. Discusses barriers to colonoscopy screening, including access to colonoscopy providers and patient resistance to the procedure. Analyzes data from surveys of patients and providers, comparing patient responses based on age and emphasizing acceptability of MT-sDNA among both groups.

...Cancer Screening --- Studies the potential for take-home multitarget stool DNA testing (MT-sDNA) for colorectal...

430. Identifying Key Barriers to Effective Breast Cancer Control in Rural Settings - Resources
Date: Nov 2022

Reviews the state of research on rural and urban differences in access to breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services.

...cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services. --- Identifying Key Barriers to Effective Breast Cancer Control in Rural...