INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to estimate prevalence of colorectal cancers requiring care or follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prevalence was observed in 2005 on the population-based digestive cancer registry of Burgundy (France). Total and 5-year partial prevalences were calculated. The prevalence of patients requiring follow-up was estimated using non-mixture cure models. The prevalence of patients with recurrence was estimated using annual recurrence rates. RESULTS: Total prevalence was 262,244 cases in France. The mean variation in 5-year partial prevalence between successive 5-year periods was +8.0%. Time to cure was estimated to be 9.3 years, suggesting that follow-up is needed over a 10-year period, corresponding to 71.7% of prevalent cases. In 2005, 5.4% of prevalent cases had recurrent cancer requiring treatment. CONCLUSION: This study underlines the burden of colorectal cancer on the health system. Prevalence of patients requiring follow-up or treatment provides interesting information in addition to classic indicators.
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to estimate prevalence of colorectal cancers requiring care or follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prevalence was observed in 2005 on the population-based digestive cancer registry of Burgundy (France). Total and 5-year partial prevalences were calculated. The prevalence of patients requiring follow-up was estimated using non-mixture cure models. The prevalence of patients with recurrence was estimated using annual recurrence rates. RESULTS: Total prevalence was 262,244 cases in France. The mean variation in 5-year partial prevalence between successive 5-year periods was +8.0%. Time to cure was estimated to be 9.3 years, suggesting that follow-up is needed over a 10-year period, corresponding to 71.7% of prevalent cases. In 2005, 5.4% of prevalent cases had recurrent cancer requiring treatment. CONCLUSION: This study underlines the burden of colorectal cancer on the health system. Prevalence of patients requiring follow-up or treatment provides interesting information in addition to classic indicators.
Authors: Tomáš Pavlík; Ondřej Májek; Jan Mužík; Jana Koptíková; Lubomír Slavíček; Jindřich Fínek; David Feltl; Rostislav Vyzula; Ladislav Dušek Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2012-02-10 Impact factor: 3.295
Authors: Lasse H Jakobsen; Therese M-L Andersson; Jorne L Biccler; Laurids Ø Poulsen; Marianne T Severinsen; Tarec C El-Galaly; Martin Bøgsted Journal: BMC Med Res Methodol Date: 2020-03-26 Impact factor: 4.615