Use of Recommended Radiation Therapy in the Rural U.S.


Description:

This study used cancer registry data from 10 U.S. states to examine which rural cancer patients received recommended radiation therapy and what factors influenced receipt of recommended treatment. Identifying gaps in radiation therapy will inform cancer centers, rural program planners, and policy makers in rural cancer service location and cancer support program development. Funded by HRSA’s ORHP.

 

Status:

Complete

 

Publications/Presentations

Authors Title Type Date Documents/Media
Baldwin LM, Patel S, Andrilla CHA, Rosenblatt RA, Doescher MP Receipt of recommended radiation therapy among rural and urban cancer patients PUBLICATION 10-09-2012 Article

Announcement
Baldwin LM, Patel S, Andrilla CHA, Fordyce MA, Doescher MP Are rural cancer patients receiving recommended radiation therapy? PRESENTATION 06-28-2009