Cancer Risk and Mortality in Patients With Kidney Disease: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Abstract

RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at increased risk for cancer. CKD may also be associated with worse cancer outcomes. This study examined cancer incidence and mortality across the spectrum of CKD. STUDY DESIGN: Population-based cohort study.

Authors

Kitchlu A; Reid J; Jeyakumar N; Dixon SN; Munoz AM; Silver SA; Booth CM; Chan CTM; Garg AX; Amir E

Journal

American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Vol. 80, No. 4, pp. 436–448.e1

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

October 2022

DOI

10.1053/j.ajkd.2022.02.020

ISSN

0272-6386

Associated Experts

Amit Garg

Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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