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Clinical, Sociodemographic and Service Provider Determinants of Guideline Concordant Colorectal Cancer Care for Appalachian Residents

Description
Presents a study of Appalachian colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between 2006-2008 regarding their adherence to treatment guidelines by measuring rates of chemotherapy, lymph node assessment, and radiation treatments. Breaks down results by participants' age, race, and type and severity of comorbidity, as well as several treatment facility factors, such as bed size and surgical volume, among others.
Author(s)
Steven T. Fleming, Heath B. Mackley, Fabian Camacho, et al.
Citation
Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 27-39
Date
01/2014
Type
Document
Tagged as
Access · Appalachia · Cancer · Statistics and data · Kentucky · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania