Rural Cancer Patients Do Just as Well When Having Surgery Close to Home
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Rural Cancer Patients Do Just as Well When Having Surgery Close to Home
The surgical outcomes of adults with lung or colon cancer treated locally are equal to those who traveled to more distant urban facilities for care, study shows
Key Takeaways
* Rural patients often face greater travel distances when seeking coordinated medica . . .
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Rural Cancer Patients Do Just as Well When Having Surgery Close to Home
The surgical outcomes of adults with lung or colon cancer treated locally are equal to those who traveled to more distant urban facilities for care, study shows
Key Takeaways
* Rural patients often face greater travel distances when seeking coordinated medica . . .