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Donatus U. Ekwueme, PhD1,2, K. Robin Yabroff, PhD2,3, Gery P.

An estimated 2.8 million cancer survivors reside in rural areas in the United States. We compared the risk behaviors, psychosocial factors, health outcomes, quality of life, and follow-up care of rural and urban cancer survivors in Missouri.

Since cancer patients and survivors are at higher risk for complications from the flu, including hospitalization and death, please take these precautions to help avoid spreading the flu.

The Know:BRCA tool estimates your chance of having a BRCA gene mutation based on your personal and family history of cancer.

Women under age 45 who are at high risk for breast cancer can reduce their risk.

CDC works with public, non-profit, and private partners to address breast cancer in women.

Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 and older, but breast cancer also affects younger women.

At least one-third of the more than 14 million survivors in the United States face physical, mental, social, job, or financial problems related to their cancer experience. Learn what can be done.

CDC answers important questions about special considerations for cancer patients and survivors and their caregivers for the flu.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

CDC answers important questions about special considerations for the flu for cancer patients and survivors and their caregivers.