Exploring disparities in post-cancer treatment instructions: an analysis of rural vs. urban breast cancer survivors in Missouri using BRFSS data

Less than half of respondents reported receiving complete post-cancer treatment instructions. More urban respondents were more likely to receive instructions than their rural counterparts which raises questions about the quality of post-treatment care between rural and urban survivors. A sophisticated and purposeful approach to mitigating potential disparities is warranted. Receipt of cancer survivorship care plans may be impacted by rurality/urbanicity. Clinicians caring for cancer survivors living in rural or urban settings must continue to be diligent with providing personalized survivorship care.