Open AccessImpact of prior cancer history on outcomes in thymoma: a propensity score, population-based study
Author(s) -
Shilong Wu,
Guilin Peng,
Wenhua Liang,
Jianxing He
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
gland surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2227-8575
pISSN - 2227-684X
DOI - 10.21037/gs-20-880
Subject(s) - thymoma , medicine , hazard ratio , cancer , propensity score matching , proportional hazards model , oncology , population , subgroup analysis , confidence interval , surgery , environmental health
Prior cancer history is a common exclusion in thymoma trials. However, whether prior cancer impacts the survival of thymoma patients and the outcomes of clinical trials remains uncertain. The aim of this study is to identify the impact of prior cancer on outcomes in thymoma.
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