The side of the primary tumor affects overall survival in colon adenocarcinoma: an analysis of the national cancer database

ConclusionsThe side of the primary tumor impacts overall survival across stages for colon adenocarcinoma. Patients with right-sided tumors have superior survival for stage I –II disease while patients with left-sided stage III disease demonstrate a survival advantage, suggesting an opportunity for investigators to use sidedness as a surrogate for prognosis and chemoresponsiveness.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research