In:
International Journal of Cancer, Wiley, Vol. 138, No. 6 ( 2016-03-15), p. 1350-1360
Abstract:
What's new? According to Norwegian guidelines, lung cancer treatment should be based on extent of disease, tumour histology, comorbidities, performance status and preferences of the patient. Here, the authors present the first nationwide population‐based study to examine and quantify the association between nonguideline‐specified factors and surgical treatment and radical radiotherapy or palliative radiotherapy for lung cancer patients. The results suggest that even in a highly egalitarian country with a free, universal healthcare system such as Norway, lung cancer patients with low socioeconomic status, advanced age and living in certain areas are less likely to receive surgery, radical radiotherapy and palliative radiotherapy.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-7136
,
1097-0215
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2016
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218257-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1474822-8
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