Influence of age on variation in patterns of care in patients with rectal cancer in Catalonia (Spain).

R VernetJ M BorrasL AlisteM AntonioA GuargaPaula Manchon-Walsh

Published in: Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (2018)

Compared to younger patients, the most elderly were less likely to receive the recommended adjuvant treatment, laparoscopy and total mesorectal excision. However, we observed improved adherence to the recommended treatment regimen in the most elderly participants, resulting in decreased recurrence and increased survival rates in this population.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
end stage renal disease
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
early stage
middle aged
locally advanced
quality improvement
adipose tissue
free survival
metabolic syndrome
radiation therapy
minimally invasive
replacement therapy
patient reported outcomes