Impact of Sex and Deprivation on Neuroendocrine Tumour Survival: Challenges of Heterogeneous Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background: For decades, the incidence of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) has been steadily increasing. Existing research suggests that patient sociodemographic characteristics, such as sex and deprivation, may play a role in who survives a NET diagnosis. This systematic review identifies the available evidence assessing the impact of sex and deprivation on the prognosis of patients diagnosed with NETs. Summary: Using protocol-driven search terms, Embase and Ovid were searched in July 2024. The search identified 2,041 unique citations, of which 66 articles were subsequently included. Findings were reported by geographical location. Included studies indicate a female survival advantage in North America and England, but the impact of sex on NET prognosis in wider European and Asian countrie

SUBMITTER: Lawlor A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12176355 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature