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Survivor Views on Rural Health
... Cancer patients and survivors in rural areas are significantly more likely than those in other areas to find it difficult to afford their health care (53%). They are more likely to have incurred medical debt related to the costs of their cancer care (50%) and are more worried about incurring ... difficulty finding in-network providers in their area (38% say this is difficult) and are more likely to report difficulty and delays related to health care provider workforce shortages (23%). Traveling long distances to specialists can be especially difficult (45%). Over a third (37%) of ...
The Value of Cancer Registries to Public Health
... and Prevention’s (CDC) NationalProgram for Cancer Registries (NPCR). Accessible, high-quality and usable registry data is critical to protect health and save lives. The CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries provides technical, operational and financial support to almost all state ... efforts, allocate resources and evaluate progress. States use data on cancer incidence, mortality, staging and screening to inform policymakers, health care professionals, researchers and residents about the impact cancer has on their state. The Value of Cancer Registries to Public Health ...
CDC's Colorectal Cancer Control Program Saves Lives
... Cancer Control Program saves lives by preventing or detecting cancer sooner when it is easier and less expensive to treat. The CRCCP takes a health systems approach by partnering with clinics and health systems to implement evidence-based strategies that increase colorectal cancer screening in high-need populations. CRCCP currently funds 38 ... recipients, including 21 state health departments, eight universities, three tribal organizations, and six other organizations such as primary care associations. Download the factsheet to learn more about this lifesaving program. CDC's Colorectal Cancer Control Program Saves Lives ...
Black Men and Prostate Cancer
... evidence suggests that Black men have equivalent or higher prostate cancer-specific survival rates when they are treated within an equal-access health care system such as the Veterans Health Administration. The good news is deaths from prostate cancer have been declining, in part due to improvements in treatment, management of ...
National Screening Survey
... say they aren’t sure and don’t regularly have a provider who lets them know when it’s time for a screening. Those with employer-provided health plans and Medicare enrollees are significantly more likely to say they know what their recommended screenings are and when to get them (69% ... annually compared to 55% of those in households earning less than $55k per year). Ninety-four percent of respondents report having a primary care doctor, and 93% say they typically see a primary care doctor at least once per year. Ninety-one percent have seen a primary care doctor within ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...