Interview with Michael Buoncristiani, November 7, 2019

Interview Summary

Michael Buoncristiani discusses growing up in Monticello, Kentucky and describes the health disparities that are present in his community, such as lack of medical providers. He explains how he was first introduced to the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology program (ACTION). He explains that he was first exposed to cancer through his grandfather's diagnosis. He also describes some of the reasons for why Kentucky has such high rates of cancer, including cultural attitudes. He describes barriers that cancer patients face, such as transportation issues, distances to treatment centers, and food insecurities. He describes tactics which he believes would diminish the high rates of cancer in Kentucky, such as education and outreach.

Interview Keyword

Cancer in Kentucky Cultural beliefs Eastern Kentucky Leiomyosarcoma Lung cancer Healthcare disparities Barriers to healthcare Healthcare barriers Health disparities Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION)

Interview LC Subject

Cancer Cancer--Research Medical care--Appalachian Region Medical care--Kentucky Oncology Rural health services Rural health--Kentucky Monticello (Ky.)

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