Impact of Age on Risk of Lymph Node Positivity in Patients with Colon Cancer
Conclusion: Young age at diagnosis is associated with an increased risk of LN positivity. LN examination and resection could aid younger patients more with detection and removal of metastasis. Guidelines that define postdetection interventions may be needed to limit the overtreatment of older patients, who may be vulnerable to unnecessary tests and treatments.
Source: Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Haolu Wang, Hao Lu, Haotian Yang, Xianwen Zhang, Erik W. Thompson, Michael S. Roberts, Zhiqian Hu, Xiaowen Liang, Xinxing Li Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research