Disparities in the impact of the AJCC 8th edition staging system on differentiated thyroid cancer outcomes.

Juan A Santamaria-BarriaAmanda N Graff-BakerShu-Ching ChangAdam KhaderAnthony J ScholerMary Garland-KledzikMelanie Goldfarb

Published in: Head & neck (2022)

Outcome disparities persist among self-reported racial/ethnic groups with AJCC8. Down-staged patients across all racial/ethnic groups had decreased survival compared to those with unchanged stage, with the least impact in BNHs.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
lymph node
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
weight loss