Healthcare utilization trajectory among survivors of colorectal cancer

ConclusionsDistinct patterns of healthcare utilization are observed both in the pre-cancer phase and survivorship phase of colorectal cancer and are influenced by cancer location, age, therapeutic exposures, and prior healthcare needs.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsNot all patients will require the same level or type of long-term follow-up. Identifying indication-specific healthcare utilization patterns that provide evidence for risk stratification may facilitate a more patient-centric and economically sustainable way to deliver care.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research