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With Higher Cancer Death Rates in Rural Areas, U.Va. Seeks to Improve Prevention, Access to Clinical Trials

Source
WTOP News
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Date
Apr 3, 2024
Summary
Highlights a Virginia initiative to increase access to clinical trials, cancer screenings, and specialty cancer care for rural residents. Discusses current access challenges such as distance, transportation, and socioeconomic barriers.
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Access · Cancer · Health screening · Social determinants of health · Specialty care · Transportation · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Virginia