Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Stage at Diagnosis, and Treatment Patterns among Whites and African Americans in North Carolina

Record #:

29508

Author(s):

Ali, Sohrab; Tyree, Seth

Abstract:

This study examined colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, as well as stage at diagnosis and treatment patterns among whites and African Americans in North Carolina. The results show that African Americans are less likely to receive appropriate screening and act to reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Source:

SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 161, Feb 2010, p1-7, il, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Cancer treatment; Cancer--Mortality; Health and race