Analysis of Time to Treatment and Survival Among Adults Younger Than 50 Years of Age With Colorectal Cancer in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is uncommon in adults younger than 50 years of age, so this population may experience delays to treatment that contribute to advanced stage and poor survival.

Objective

To investigate whether there is an association between time from presentation to treatment and survival in younger adults with CRC.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study used linked population-based data in Ontario, Canada. Participants included patients with CRC aged younger than 50 years who were diagnosed in Ontario between 2007 and 2018. Analysis was performed between December 2019 and December 2022.

Exposure

Administrative and billing codes were used to identify the number of days between the date of first presentation and treat

SUBMITTER: Castelo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10401304 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature