Racial Disparities in Recurrence and Overall Survival in Patients With Locoregional Colorectal Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to determine the association between race and long-term cancer outcomes (recurrence and overall survival) within a population of US patients with locoregional colorectal cancer (CRC).

Methods

A cohort study of primary patient data merged with the National Cancer Database as part of a Commission on Cancer Special Study was performed. The study population was a random sample of patients undergoing surgery for stage I to III CRC between years 2006 and 2007 with 5 years of follow-up. Propensity-weighted multivariable Cox regression was performed with pooled results to yield statistical inferences. Prespecified sensitivity analysis was performed only for patients who received guideline concordant care (GCC) of primary CRC. All statistical

SUBMITTER: Snyder RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8168177 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature