Socioeconomic measures influence survival in osteosarcoma: an analysis of the National Cancer Data Base

Conclusion Treating providers should be aware that some of their patients may have challenges unrelated to their diagnosis that make timely presentation, adherence to treatment, and continued close surveillance difficult. This investigation suggests that socioeconomic variables influence overall survival for osteosarcoma in the United States, although not as dramatically as established tumor- and treatment-related risk factors.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research