Analyzing non-cancer causes of death of colorectal carcinoma patients in the US population for the years 2000-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment and patient survival improved greatly. Consequently an increased incidence of non-cancer-related deaths is observed. This study analyzed the causes of non-cancer death for people suffering from CRC based on the year of diagnosis, follow-up time, and patient's age.

Methods

The data from patients diagnosed with CRC in the years 2000-2016 were taken from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results 18 database. Patients were categorized according to: death from CRC, non-CRC cancer, and non-cancer. Constituent ratios and standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated to describe the death causes distribution and relative death risks.

Results

Between 2000 and 2016, a stable and rapid drop for the original diagnosis as d

SUBMITTER: Lu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8026921 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature