Survival of colorectal cancer patients in relation to duration of symptoms and other prognostic factors |
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| Authors: | Dr. Lincoln Polissar Ph.D. Dalice Sim M. Phil. Anita Francis Ph.D. |
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| Affiliation: | (1) The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia Street, 98104 Seattle, Washington;(2) Department of Biostatistics of the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington;(3) Department of Health Services of the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington |
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| Abstract: | The effect of duration of symptoms and other prognostic factors on survival was studied by interview using a population-based sample of 154 colorectal cancer patients. The authors found that symptom durations of up to approximately one year before diagnosis had no effect on survival. In addition, it was found that the total number of symptoms was a statistically significant predictor of survival, although no single symptom had a significant effect. Stage, sex, and site also were found to be significant predictors of survival, whereas age, socioeconomic status, and other factors were not predictive. Research supported by NCI grant 2R18CA-16404. Work performed at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. |
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| Keywords: | Carcinoma Colorectum Epidemiology Survival predictors Symptomatology |
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