A systematic review of geographical differences in management and outcomes for colorectal cancer in Australia.

CONCLUSIONS: Overall, despite evidence of disparity in CRC survival and clinical management across geographic locations, the evidence was limited and at times inconsistent. Further, access to treatment and services may not be the main driver of disparities, with individual patient characteristics and type of region also playing an important role. A better understanding of factors driving ongoing and significant geographical disparities in cancer related outcomes is required to inform the development of effective interventions to improve the health and welfare of regional Australians. PMID: 28152983 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Rural Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: BMC Cancer Source Type: research