How distance affects care for childhood cancer survivors
Official title: Living Beyond Cancer: How Distance Impacts Childhood Cancer Survivorship Care
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10823882 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how far childhood cancer survivors, ages 0-20, have to travel to get specialized care and how that distance affects their health and access to medical help, especially for those who might be facing more challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 22, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $45,668 |
| NIH project number | 1F31CA288025-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10823882 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include childhood cancer survivors, particularly those transitioning into adulthood, who may face challenges in accessing long-term survivorship care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are currently receiving adequate survivorship care and do not face barriers related to distance or socioeconomic status may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the distance to specialized survivorship care impacts the health outcomes of childhood cancer survivors, particularly those aged 0-20. It aims to understand the relationship between the proximity of care providers and the frequency of healthcare access, as well as the implications for long-term health complications. By analyzing data across the United States, the study will explore how distance influences early mortality rates among adolescent and young adult survivors, especially in disadvantaged populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to care and better health outcomes for childhood cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that proximity to healthcare providers can significantly impact health outcomes, although this specific focus on childhood cancer survivorship is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, Amanda S — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Thomas, Amanda S
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.