Survival from Kidney and Ureter Cancers in England and Wales
Author Information
Author(s): Westlake S, Cooper N, Rachet B, Coleman M P
Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK Cancer Survival Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Conclusion
Survival rates for kidney cancer in England and Wales have steadily increased over the last three decades.
Supporting Evidence
- Relative survival from kidney cancer at 1 year increased from 58% for men and 54% for women diagnosed during 1986–1990 to 65% and 61% for those diagnosed during 1996–1999.
- 5-year survival rates reached 46% for both men and women diagnosed during 1996–1999.
- Survival improvements were more pronounced in longer-term survival rates.
Takeaway
More people are living longer after being diagnosed with kidney cancer in England and Wales than before.
Methodology
Survival analysis of adults diagnosed with kidney or ureter cancer from 1986 to 1999, followed up to 2001.
Potential Biases
Exclusions based on death certificate only cases may affect survival estimates.
Limitations
Patients with zero recorded survival were excluded, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
63% of participants were men, with a significant portion diagnosed after age 50.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
(57.2, 59.3)
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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