Evaluating Disparities in Colon Cancer Survival in American Indian/Alaskan Native Patients Using the National Cancer Database.

Harika NalluriSchelomo MarmorSaranya PrathibhaAsher JenkinsKassandra Dindinger-HillMichelle KiharaMichael A SundbergLukejohn W DayMary J OwenAnn C LowryTodd M Tuttle

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2023)

We found patient, tumor, and treatment factors that potentially contribute to worse survival rates observed in AI/AN colon cancer patients. Limitations include the heterogeneity of AI/AN patients and the use of overall survival as an endpoint. Additional studies are needed to implement strategies to eliminate disparities.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
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chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
artificial intelligence
healthcare
free survival
machine learning
case report
adverse drug