title: Patterns of colorectal cancer care in the United States and Canada: a systematic review.
abstract: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and Canada. Given the high incidence and increased survival of colorectal cancer patients, prevalence is increasing over time in both countries. Using MEDLINE, we conducted a systematic review of the literature published between 2000 and 2010 to describe patterns of colorectal cancer care. Specifically we examined data sources used to obtain treatment information and compared patterns of cancer-directed initial care, post-diagnostic surveillance care, and end-of-life care among colorectal cancer patients diagnosed in the United States and Canada. Receipt of initial treatment for colorectal cancer was associated with the anatomical position of the tumor and extent of disease at diagnosis, in accordance with consensus-based guidelines. Overall, care trends were similar between the United States and Canada; however, we observed differences with respect to data sources used to measure treatment receipt. Differences were also present between study populations within country, further limiting direct comparisons. Findings from this review will allow researchers, clinicians, and policy makers to evaluate treatment receipt by patient, clinical, or system characteristics and identify emerging trends over time. Furthermore, comparisons between health-care systems in the United States and Canada can identify disparities in care, allow the evaluation of different models of care, and highlight issues regarding the utility of existing data sources to estimate national patterns of care.
authors: Health Services and Economics Branch/Applied Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Dr 3E436, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. yabroffr@mail.nih.gov
authors: Eboneé N
authors: EN
authors: Butler
authors: Neetu
authors: N
authors: Chawla
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Lund
authors: Linda C
authors: LC
authors: Harlan
authors: Joan L
authors: JL
authors: Warren
authors: K Robin
authors: KR
authors: Yabroff
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013727:Terminal Care; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
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