[Adult cancer patients are surviving longer in the Netherlands: 5-year survival rate increased by 12% between the periods 1989-1993 and 2004-2008].

摘要: OBJECTIVE To gain insight into the survival of cancer patients in order to evaluate any improvement care. DESIGN A retrospective population-based cohort study. METHOD Data from Netherlands Cancer Registry were used for this For all diagnosed with between 1989 and 2008, information on vital status was obtained hospitals, municipalities Municipal Personal Records Database. Age-standardised, relative rates per type calculated. RESULTS The 5-year types combined increased 47% 1989-1993 59% 2004-2008. This increase greater males than females (from 40% 55% 62%, respectively). most striking improvements observed breast, prostate colorectal cancers, probably reasons differing each type. Patients chronic myeloid leukaemia showed greatest (43%). Survival older generally worse comparison those younger patients, especially case head neck cancer, ovarian haematological malignancies. gap has over last 20 years. 10-year rate not much lower rate, except indolent malignancies cancers that may reoccur after a long time, such as breast cancer. CONCLUSION Netherlands, attributed early detection improved treatment, could represent either an number cured or living longer lives. potential area further is notable elderly. even more important given ageing population.