Impact of Patient Comorbidities on Presentation Stage of Breast and Colon Cancers.
Cimarron E SharonMichael WangGabriella N TortorelloNikhita J PerryKevin L MaJulia C TchouOluwadamilola M FayanjuNajjia N MahmoudJohn T MiuraGiorgos C KarakousisPublished in: Annals of surgical oncology (2023)
Patients with more comorbidities are more likely to present with early-stage colon cancers but late-stage breast cancers. This finding may reflect differences in practice patterns for routine screening in these patients. Providers should continue guideline directed screenings to detect cancers at an earlier stage and optimize outcomes.