Prostate Cancer

Researchers from Shaw University discuss findings in prostate cancer

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, January 1st, 2009

According to recent research from the United States, "This Study investigates associations between hospital and surgeon volume, and racial differences in recurrence after surgery for prostate cancer. Data from the 1991 to 2002 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End- Results-Medicare database were examined for 962 black and 7387) white men who received Surgery for prostate cancer within 6 months of diagnosis during 1993-1999."

"Cox regression models used to estimate the relationships between volume (grouped in tertiles), recurrence or death, and race. controlling for age. Gleason grade, and comorbidity score. prostate cancer recurrence-free Survival rates improved with...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2009-01-01)

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