Examining factors underlying geographic disparities in early-onset colorectal cancer survival among men in the United States.
Charles R. Rogers, Justin X. Moore, Fares Qeadan, Lily Y. Gu, Matthew Huntington, Andreana N. Holowatyj
Abstract
Distinct geographic patterns of EOCRC were predominantly located in the southern US. Survival after EOCRC diagnosis was significantly worse among men residing in hotspot counties.
Topics & Concepts
DemographyMedicineColorectal cancerProportional hazards modelHazard ratioIncidence (geometry)Marital statusPopulationSurvival analysisCancerGerontologyOncologyInternal medicineEnvironmental healthConfidence intervalOpticsPhysicsSociologyColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionCancer Risks and FactorsGlobal Cancer Incidence and Screening