BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Differential prognosis among cancer patients according to socioeconomic status (SES) has been reported. We analyzed survival from soft tissue sarcomas (STS) according to different SES indicators. METHODS: We followed up all the adult patients with a new diagnosis of STS occurring between 1.1.1981 and 31.12.1983 in an area of Northern Italy (N = 86). RESULTS: The overall three-year survival rate was 57 percent. After adjustment for confounders, both low education and blue collar jobs were negatively associated with survival. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that patients of low SES have a poorer prognosis for STS.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Differential prognosis among cancerpatients according to socioeconomic status (SES) has been reported. We analyzed survival from soft tissue sarcomas (STS) according to different SES indicators. METHODS: We followed up all the adult patients with a new diagnosis of STS occurring between 1.1.1981 and 31.12.1983 in an area of Northern Italy (N = 86). RESULTS: The overall three-year survival rate was 57 percent. After adjustment for confounders, both low education and blue collar jobs were negatively associated with survival. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that patients of low SES have a poorer prognosis for STS.
Authors: M Trojani; G Contesso; J M Coindre; J Rouesse; N B Bui; A de Mascarel; J F Goussot; M David; F Bonichon; C Lagarde Journal: Int J Cancer Date: 1984-01-15 Impact factor: 7.396
Authors: P Vineis; B Terracini; G Ciccone; A Cignetti; E Colombo; A Donna; L Maffi; R Pisa; P Ricci; E Zanini Journal: Scand J Work Environ Health Date: 1987-02 Impact factor: 5.024
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