Survival from Laryngeal Cancer in England and Wales
Author Information
Author(s): Rachet B, Quinn M J, Cooper N, Coleman M P
Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK Cancer Survival Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Conclusion
Survival from laryngeal cancer in men did not significantly improve over the studied period, with disparities widening between socioeconomic groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 1800 new cases of laryngeal cancer are diagnosed each year in England and Wales, with a significant proportion occurring in men.
- Survival rates for men diagnosed in the 1990s were approximately 84% at 1 year, 64% at 5 years, and 54% at 10 years.
- Five-year survival was 17% lower among men in the most deprived group compared to those in the most affluent group.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well men with laryngeal cancer in England and Wales survived over time, and it found that richer men did better than poorer men.
Methodology
Survival analysis of men diagnosed with laryngeal cancer from 1986 to 1999, followed up to 2001.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to socioeconomic factors affecting access to care and treatment outcomes.
Limitations
The study only included men and did not analyze survival trends for women.
Participant Demographics
Men diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in England and Wales.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.0–6.7%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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