Influence of Hospital Procedure Volume on Outcomes Following Surgery for Colon Cancer

Article Abstract:

Patients with colorectal cancer may have a slightly better prognosis if they have surgery at a hospital that does many operations of this type. This was the conclusion of a study of 27,986 colorectal cancer patients.

Colorectal cancer

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The influence of hospital volume on survival after resection for lung cancer

Article Abstract:

Patients with lung cancer may survive longer if they have surgery at a hospital whose surgeons have experience doing these types of procedures. This was the conclusion of a study of 2,118 lung cancer patients who had surgery at 76 different hospitals.

Health aspects, Clinical competence, Lung cancer

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Racial differences in the treatment of early-stage lung cancer

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The lower survival rates among black patients with non-small-cell lung cancer can be explained by the fact that they are less likely to have surgery. Surgery can cure non-small-cell lung cancer if it is diagnosed in its early stages. In a study of 10,984 patients with non-small-cell lung cancer, 64% of the black patients had surgery compared with 77% of the white patients. Only 26% of blacks were alive five years later compared to 34% of the whites. However, survival rates were similar when black and white patients who had surgery were compared, as well as those who didn't have surgery.

Analysis, Medical care, Demographic aspects, Health, Health and race, Ethnic groups, Lung cancer, Non-small cell, Non-small cell lung cancer

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