Racial Disparities in Extremity Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Outcomes: A Nationwide Analysis.

摘要: BACKGROUND Racial disparities in access and survival have been reported a variety of cancers. These issues, however, yet to be explored detail patients with soft-tissue sarcomas (STS). The purpose this paper was investigate the independent role race respect outcomes STS. METHODS A total 7601 were evaluated study. SEER registry query for over 20 years old extremity STS diagnosed between 2004 2009 (n=7225) performed. Survival analyzed after stratified by race. Multivariable models used identify predictors sarcoma-specific death. Wilcoxon rank-sum test compare continuous variables. Statistical significance maintained at P<0.05. RESULTS This study showed that African American more likely die their They younger presentation (P=0.001), had larger tumors (P<0.001), less surgery (P=0.002), received radiotherapy frequently (P=0.024), higher family income married (P<0.001). itself not an predictor CONCLUSIONS Americans encounter death due much proportion faster rate than respective white counterparts. present size tumor, do undergo surgical resection, or receive radiation therapy as compared peers. Barriers timely appropriate care should further investigated group at-risk patients.