Each month, the Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) aggregates the latest news and research related to place-based cancer control and geographic health disparities. Below you will find the latest posts, updated regularly throughout the month.
(Last updated: October 4th, 2023)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- Researchers have found that electronic prompts for pharmacists while scheduling for seasonal influenza or COVID-19 vaccines to be a promising and efficient way to increase HPV vaccination.
- According to a new study, increasing access to early screening and health insurance may increase survival rates in men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
- A new study found that among patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, those who are also diagnosed with diabetes have lower survival rates than those without diabetes.
- A recent geo-spatial cross-sectional study identified patterns of breast cancer survival that link social and environmental factors with geographic regions across the United States.
- A recent study found that lung cancer outcomes significantly improve when immunotherapy-based treatment is given before and after surgery.
- According to a recent study, cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have dramatically increased in Appalachian Kentucky. Researchers believe this may be a result of limited access to preventative care.
