Demographic Disparities in Patterns of Care and Survival Outcomes for Patients with Resected Gastric Adenocarcinoma.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Stessin, Alexander M.; Sherr, David L.
- Source
- Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention; Feb2011, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p223-233, 11p, 7 Charts, 2 Graphs
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- Language
- ISSN
- 10559965
The article discusses a research study on demographic disparities in the patterns of care and survival outcomes for patients with resected gastric adenocarcinoma. The study aims to identify demographic factors linked with the omission of adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) and determine the effect of this omission on survival. The authors queried the SEER database for resected gastric cancer cases. The study found that race and socioeconomic factors are significant predictors of treatment and survival outcomes for resectable gastric cancer patients.