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AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
卷 30, 期 5, 页码 676-682出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12875
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Barwon; health disparity; incidence; survival; treatment
The study explores the reasons for survival disparities in prostate cancer patients in the Barwon South West area of Victoria. The findings suggest that there is no significant difference in diagnosis and treatment, but the survival rate is lower compared to the national average.
Objective To explore reasons for survival disparities for patients with prostate cancer in the Barwon South West area of Victoria. Design, Setting and Participants We have described incidence, diagnostics, treatment pathways, and survival for four regions of the Barwon South Western Victoria. Analysis included all newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients from 2009 to 2015 in the Evaluation of Cancer Outcomes Barwon South West Registry. Regions included 1: Queenscliffe 2: Geelong, Colac Otway and Corangamite 3: Moyne, Warrnambool and Southern Grampians and 4: Glenelg. Across the four regions, variables were compared using a chi square statistic or analysis of variance and survival data was assessed with the Kaplan-Meier curves. Main Outcome Measures Incidence, treatment pathways and survival for prostate cancer patients. Results A total of 1776 patients were diagnosed with prostate cancer from 2009 to 2015 in the Barwon South West area. In regions 1-4, there were 298 (1.04%), 1085 (0.92%), 273 (0.97%) and 120 (1.2%) cases, respectively. There was no significant difference in Gleason score and treatment. The 5-year survival rate was 85%, 76%, 71% and 80%, respectively, as compared with the national average of 95%. PSA scores >20 ng/ml at diagnosis, as a surrogate for high-risk disease, occurred in 23%, 29%, 22% and 21%, respectively (p < 0.01). The proportions presenting with stage IV disease were 17%, 26%, 21% and 6%, respectively (p = 0.10). Conclusion Men diagnosed with prostate cancer in South West Victoria have a considerably lower 5-year survival compared with the national average with later disease at presentation in some areas.
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