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Research reveals worse survival for colorectal and lung cancer patients after rural hospital closures, indicating a need for policy action.
Rural hospital closures are associated with worse survival outcomes for colorectal and lung cancer patients but not for breast or prostate cancer patients. Targeted policy interventions are needed to mitigate the adverse effects of hospital closures on cancer care in rural communities.
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