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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...