Early Postoperative Mortality Among Patients Aged 75 Years or Older With Stage II/III Rectal Cancer.

Helmneh M SineshawK Robin YabroffVassiliki L TsikitisAhmedin JemalTimur Mitin

Published in: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN (2021)

Six-month mortality rates after surgery among patients aged ≥75 years with LARC have declined steadily over the past decade in the United States. Older age, higher comorbidity score, and care at a low-case-volume facility were associated with higher 6-month mortality after surgery. This information is necessary for informed consent and decisions regarding optimal management of elderly patients with LARC.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
community dwelling
middle aged
rectal cancer
healthcare
risk factors
physical activity
cardiovascular disease
squamous cell carcinoma
type diabetes
quality improvement
coronary artery disease
pain management
chronic pain
health insurance
social media
long term care