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Outcomes in non‐metastatic colorectal cancer
Author(s) -
Smith J. Joshua,
Weiser Martin R.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.23696
Subject(s) - medicine , colorectal cancer , socioeconomic status , quality of life (healthcare) , health care , cancer , quality (philosophy) , healthcare delivery , intensive care medicine , nursing , environmental health , population , philosophy , epistemology , economics , economic growth
The measurement of outcomes in non‐metastatic colon and rectal cancer patients is a multi‐dimensional endeavor involving prediction tools, standard of care, and best treatment guidelines. Socioeconomic, demographic, and racial impacts on outcome must be carefully considered. Consideration must also be given to measures of cost, quality, and healthcare delivery in response to initiatives meant to optimize patient health while maintaining quality of life. J. Surg. Oncol. 2014 110:518–526 . © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.