Variations in colorectal cancer pattern of care by age and comorbidity in South Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advanced age is associated with decreased likelihood of colorectal cancer treatment. Here, we investigated the extent to which comorbidities are accountable for this lesser treatment.

Methods

Using population-based datasets, the pattern of care among CRC cases in South Australia during 2004-2013 was investigated. Models were used to investigate associations of age with each treatment type, and differences in these associations were explored by comorbidity and cancer site.

Results

The presence of comorbidity was associated with a significantly weaker relationship of age with surgery and chemotherapy. The association of age with surgery also varied for colon and rectal primary cancer sites. Individual comorbidity types varied in their associations with each t

SUBMITTER: Gheybi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278522 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature