Factors contributing to the mortality of elderly patients with colorectal cancer within a year after surgery

Conclusion: Postoperative complications were associated with the early death of elderly CRC patients. CA19-9 levels and ASA grades are independent factors influencing OS and DFS.

Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics - May 20, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wei Shang Wenguang Yuan Ran Liu Chuanwang Yan Mofan Fu Hui Yang Jingbo Chen Source Type: research