Relationship between ethnicity and stage at diagnosis in England: a national analysis of six cancer sites.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cancer stage at diagnosis is a determinant of treatment options and survival. Previous research has shown differences in barriers to presentation with cancer between ethnic groups. The completeness and quality of cancer stage and ethnicity data has improved markedly over recent years in England, allowing for comparison of stage distributions at diagnosis between ethnic groups. This study aimed to assess relationships between ethnic group and two outcomes: unknown stage cancer and late stage (stages 3 and 4) cancer, after adjustment for confounders.

Design and setting

A retrospective secondary data analysis using data from NHS Digital's National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service and Hospital Episode Statistics records from 2012 to 2016.

Participants

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SUBMITTER: Fry A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9884890 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature