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421. 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...

422. 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...

423. Disparities and Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 49 Years - Resources
Date: Dec 2024

Analyzes disparities in breast cancer screening among women aged 40 to 49 years, utilizing National Health Interview Survey data for the years 2019 and 2021. See included Figure and Table for rural-urban comparisons.

...Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 49 Years --- Analyzes disparities in breast cancer screening...

424. Discussions of Cancer Survivorship Care Needs: Are There Rural Versus Urban Inequities? - Resources
Date: Jul 2024

Analyzed 2017 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data to identify rural and urban differences in discussions of cancer survivorship care with their healthcare provider. Includes rural and urban comparisons of predisposing, enabling, and need factors associated with survivorship care discussions.

...Cancer Survivorship Care Needs: Are There Rural Versus Urban Inequities? --- Analyzed 2017 Medical Expenditure Panel...

425. Factors Associated with Abnormal Mammogram Results Among Low-Income Uninsured Populations in Medically Underserved And Rural Texas Regions - Resources
Date: Sep 2024

Examines factors associated with abnormal breast cancer screening outcomes among women living in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Central Texas. Utilizes data of 1,139 women who received breast cancer screenings through the Texas A&M Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention Program (C-STEP) from 2017 to 2023. Analyzes factors including age, race/ethnicity, level of education, and rural or urban location.

...cancer screenings through the Texas A&M Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention Program (C-STEP...

426. A Ten-Year Overview of Cancer Genetic Family History Screening in Georgia's Latina Population - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Examines the use of cancer genetic family history (FH) screening among 9,328 Latina women in Georgia, utilizing 2013-2022 Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE) screening data. Includes data on total positive and negative FH screening results, and compares changes in FH screening completion rates over time by rurality and social deprivation.

...Cancer Genetic Family History Screening in Georgia's Latina Population --- Examines the use of cancer...

427. Trends in Active Surveillance for Men With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Results of a study of 289,584 patients diagnosed with intermediate-risk prostate cancer from 2010-2020. Examines factors contributing to the likelihood of active surveillance, including place of residence. Features statistics including demographics with breakdowns by metropolitan, urban, or rural area.

...Cancer --- Results of a study of 289,584 patients diagnosed with intermediate-risk prostate cancer...

428. Family Caregiving for People with Cancer and Other Serious Illnesses: Proceedings of a Workshop - Resources
Date: May 2022

Reports on a May 2022 workshop exploring issues related to family caregivers and developing strategies to support and recognize their role in caring for their loved ones with cancer or other chronic illnesses. Discusses the increased role of family caregivers in rural and tribal communities and the importance of providing services, addressing social determinants of health, and allocating funding to better support family caregivers in these communities.

...Cancer and Other Serious Illnesses: Proceedings of a Workshop --- Reports on a May 2022 workshop...

429. State of Geographic Access to Cancer Treatment Trials in the United States: Are Studies Located Where Patients Live? - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Examines disparities in geographic access to cancer clinical trials through an analysis of trial availability at the county level and drive time to reach available trials. Includes data on demographics and other characteristics of high and low access counties, including metropolitan-nonmetropolitan comparisons. Provides color-coded maps showing access at the county and state levels.

...Cancer Treatment Trials in the United States: Are Studies Located Where Patients Live? --- Examines disparities...

430. Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Access to Accredited Facilities for Cancer Treatment - Resources
Date: Dec 2024

Examines access to cancer care at accredited hospitals in Pennsylvania due to expanded coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Analyzes patient characteristics before and after ACA implementation, with breakdowns according to sex, age, race/ethnicity, area deprivation, and urban, large town, small town, or rural location, among other characteristics. Provides commentary on ACA impacts for patients in nonurban areas.

...Cancer Treatment --- Examines access to cancer care at accredited hospitals in Pennsylvania due to expanded...