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501. Two VA Studies Examine the Effects of Home-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening and Telephone Follow-Up in a Rural State - Resources
Date: 2014

Discusses two studies that examine home-based colorectal cancer screening in rural veterans who might otherwise have to travel a long distance for screening. Reports that the screening could be incorporated into practices of small rural and remote clinics and into the proactive approaches being adopted by the VA patient-aligned care teams.

...Cancer Screening and Telephone Follow-Up in a Rural State --- Discusses two studies that examine...

502. Rural Disparities in Surgical Care from Gynecologic Oncologists Among Midwestern Ovarian Cancer Patients - Resources
Date: Nov 2020

Compares the surgeries of 1,003 rural and urban women between 18 and 89 with ovarian cancer between 2010 and 2012 in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa with particular focus on access to gynecologic oncologist specialists. Discusses referral practices, distances to specialists, and outcomes of surgeries with specialists compared to non-specialists.

...Cancer Patients --- Compares the surgeries of 1,003 rural and urban women between 18 and 89 with...

503. Associations of Demographic and Social Factors on Health-Related Quality-of-Life Changes Among Older Women With Breast or Gynecologic Cancer - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Identifies factors associated with changes in physical and mental quality of life among women aged 65 and older with breast or gynecologic cancer, utilizing 1998-2017 SEER-MHOS data. Compares quality of life over time by race and ethnicity, marital status, level of health-related social interference, and rurality. Discusses implications to nurse-led quality-of-life interventions for older patients.

...Cancer --- Identifies factors associated with changes in physical and mental quality of life among women...

504. 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...

505. 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...

506. Factors Associated With Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Outcomes - Resources
Date: Feb 2024

Analyzes social determinants of health and demographic factors influencing racial and ethnic disparities in treatment response among rectal cancer patients. Provides data breakdowns of factors associated with patient outcomes, including treatment facilities' level of rurality. Highlights disparities experienced by Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black patients relative to non-Hispanic White patients.

...Cancer Outcomes --- Analyzes social determinants of health and demographic factors influencing racial and ethnic disparities...

507. Differences in Distress Between Rural and Non-rural Appalachian Breast Cancer Patient / Caregiver Dyads During the First Year of Treatment - Resources
Date: Mar 2022

Results of a pilot study measuring self-reported anxiety, depression, and caregiver strain among 48 Appalachian breast cancer patients and their caregivers, as identified by the University of Tennessee Medical Center from 2019-2020. Features demographics and statistics on types of psychological distress at baseline, 6-week, 6-month, and 12-month time frames, with breakdowns by rural or nonrural location.

...Cancer Patient / Caregiver Dyads During the First Year of Treatment --- Results of a pilot study...

508. The Association Between Breast Cancer Capacity and Resources with Incidence and Mortality in Arizona's Low Populous Counties - Resources
Date: Jul 2021

Study examining breast cancer service capacity and incidence and mortality rates for low populous counties in Arizona based on CMS National Provider Identifier data. Compares rural and urban data and discusses opportunities for increasing access to preventative services.

...Cancer Capacity and Resources with Incidence and Mortality in Arizona's Low Populous Counties --- Study...

509. Investigating Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer Among Alaska Native People: Podcast with Drs. Sarah Nash and Diana Redwood - Resources
Date: Aug 2019

Podcast recording and transcript highlighting a study done on colorectal cancer rates among Alaska Native people. Outlines the structure of the study and discusses some of the challenges and findings of the study.

...Cancer Among Alaska Native People: Podcast with Drs. Sarah Nash and Diana Redwood --- Podcast recording...

510. Oral Cavity & Pharynx Cancers in Illinois - Resources
Added: Jun 2024

Provides an overview of oral cavity and pharynx cancers in Illinois, including protective measures and county-level incidence and mortality rates.

...Cancers in Illinois --- Provides an overview of oral cavity and pharynx cancers in Illinois, including...