The impact of socioeconomic status on survival in stage III colon cancer patients: A retrospective cohort study using the SEER census-tract dataset.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of socioeconomic status (SES) has been described for screening and accessing treatment for colon cancer. However, little is known about the "downstream" effect in patients who receive guideline-concordant treatment. This study assessed the impact of SES on cancer-specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS) for stage III colon cancer patients.

Methods

The SEER Census Tract-Level SES Dataset from 2004 to 2015 was used to identify stage III colon adenocarcinoma patients who received curative-intent surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. The predictor variable was census tract SES. SES was analyzed as quintiles. The outcome variables were OR and CSS. Statistical analysis included chi square tests for association, Kaplan-Meier, Cox, Fine and Gray regressio

SUBMITTER: Dhahri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8366079 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature