Comorbidities, Socioeconomic Status, and Colorectal Cancer Diagnostic Route
In this cohort study of patients with CRC in Italy, emergency diagnosis occurred for more than 1 in 3 patients with colon cancer. Having 3 or more comorbidities was associated with a lower likelihood of screening detection and higher odds of emergency diagnosis. Tailored interventions are needed to facilitate screening, to reduce emergency cancer diagnoses, and to improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.
Authors
- Cristina Renzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3845-9493)
- Mario Braga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1556-789X)
- Antonio Giampiero Russo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5681-5861)
- Federico Gervasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4539-5010)
- Flavia Pennisi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9185-9747)
- Carlotta Buzzoni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0608-0616)
Institutions
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (IT)
- University of Ferrara (IT)
- University of Pavia (IT)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.8867
- Citations
- 18
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 24.38
Funders
- Cancer Research UK