Revolutionizing Rural Oncology: Innovative Models and Global Perspectives
Rodrigo Ramela Munhoz, Sabe Sabesan, Ramya Thota, Janette K. Merrill, Jack O. Hensold
Abstract
For individuals living in rural areas, access to cancer care can be difficult. Barriers to access cross international boundaries and have a negative impact on treatment outcomes. Current models to increase rural access in the United States are reviewed, as is a system-wide approach to this problem in Australia. Ongoing efforts to increase access to clinical trials for patients in rural areas are also discussed.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRural areaEconomic growthOncologyFamily medicineEconomicsPathologyAdvances in Oncology and RadiotherapyPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchGlobal Health and Surgery