Factors Affecting Survival in Patients with Colorectal Cancer in Shiraz, Iran

• DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2016.17.1.159
• Publication Date: 2016-03-22T07:09:21Z
• Authors: Mohammad Zare-Ban...; Narges Khanjani; Yunes Jahani; Mohammad Mohammad...
• Keywords: Southern Iran

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common in world, and fourth Iran both genders. The aim of this study was to find predictive factors for CRC survival. Materials Methods: Medical records 570 patients referred radiotherapy oncology department Shiraz Namazi hospital from 2005 2010 were retrospectively analysed. Data collected by reviewing medical records, telephone interviews with patients. Survival analysis performed using Cox's regression model survival probability estimated Kaplan-Meier curve. log-rank test used compare between strata. analyzed Stata 12. Results: five-year rate mean time after diagnosis 58.5% <TEX>$67{\pm}4months$</TEX>. On multivariate analysis, age diagnosis, disease stage primary tumor site, lymphovascular invasion type treatment (in colon cancer) significant Conclusions: Age (adjuvant therapy two modifiable related Therefore earlier might help increase