Abstract A86: Investigation into racial/gender disparities in postsurgery survival of colorectal cancer: A retrospective study from a community hospital in New York City
Abstract:Background: Racial disparities and gender differences in the prevalence and mortality of colorectal cancer have been reported. African Americans (AA) have the highest incidence and worst prognosis of colorectal cancer amongst ethnic groups. Men also have a younger age at diagnosis than women along with a poorer prognosis. It is uncertain whether differences persist when patients are of similar biological status at diagnosis, and they have equal opportunity to receive surgery. The aim of this study is to invest… Show more
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