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Rural radiation oncology clinic closures threaten cancer patient care

Rural radiation oncology clinic closures threaten cancer patient care

A study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reveals that the loss of rural and freestanding radiation oncology sites is creating dangerous gaps in care. While national clinic tallies remain steady, these localized closures disproportionately affect underserved populations.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 21:33 ·Lina Park 4 min read