Abstract
We analysed marital status and survival from colorectal cancer among 9596 patients in a nationwide Danish study with complete follow-up of 22-26 years. After exclusion of 2294 patients with missing information, adjusted survival among married patients diagnosed with colon cancer was significantly longer (RR=0.85; 95% CI: 0.78-0.93). We conclude that marital status does indeed prognosticate long-term survival from colon cancer. These results may have implications for psychosocial intervention after surgery for colorectal cancer.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Marital status and survial in colorectal cancer |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Sider (fra-til) | 635-638 |
Antal sider | 4 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for laeger |
Vol/bind | 160 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Status | Udgivet - 26 jan. 1998 |