Epidemiology and survival factors for sarcoma patients in minority populations: a SEER-retrospective study.
Victoria DahlYonghoon LeeJaxon D WagnerMaya MooreJuan Pretell-MazziniPublished in: Reports of practical oncology and radiotherapy : journal of Greatpoland Cancer Center in Poznan and Polish Society of Radiation Oncology (2023)
Race is determined to be an independent risk factor for death in NA/AN and Black patients with sarcomas of the extremities. Access to healthcare and delay in seeking treatment may contribute to higher rates of metastasis upon diagnosis for minority patients, and decreased rates of surgical excision could be associated with poor follow up and lack of resources.