Intestine and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract ·
Research found that patients who are non-Hispanic white, younger, have fewer comorbidities, lower household income, and receive surgery at a community cancer program within 50 miles of their primary residence are more likely to undergo timely surgery for stage 3 colon cancer. These factors play an important role in reducing the time to surgery and ensuring appropriate treatment in traditionally marginalized populations.
Journal Article by Tobin EC, Dobbs E, Deslich S and Richmond BK in Am Surg
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