Conference
The effect of age on referral to an oncologist and receipt of chemotherapy among small cell lung cancer patients in Ontario, Canada
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) represents a significant health burden. There is a lack of information about patterns of referral and treatment for older patients over 70 years of age, in comparison to younger patients with SCLC.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A population-based retrospective cohort study was undertaken for patients identified from the Ontario Cancer Registry, Canada. All cases of SCLC diagnosed between January 2000 and …
Authors
Doherty J; Dawe DE; Pond GR; Ellis PM
Volume
10
Pagination
pp. 449-458
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.jgo.2018.10.001
Conference proceedings
Journal of Geriatric Oncology
Issue
3
ISSN
1879-4068