ASCO forms task force to address rural cancer care gap

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The American Society of Clinical Oncology announced formation of a task force aimed at reducing disparities and improving outcomes for patients and survivors of cancer who live in rural communities. The new “Rural Cancer Care Task Force” will identify opportunities to close the rural cancer care gap and implement strategies to improve rural cancer care in the United States.

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