Risk Factors Predicting Colorectal Cancer Recurrence Following Initial Treatment: A 5-Year Cohort Study

Zare-Bandamiri, Mohammad; Fararouei, Mohammad; Zohourinia, Shadi; Daneshi, Nima; Dianatinasab, Mostafa

doi:10.22034/APJCP.2017.18.9.2465

Risk Factors Predicting Colorectal Cancer Recurrence Following Initial Treatment: A 5-Year Cohort Study

Document Type : Research Articles

Authors

¹ Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

² Shiraz HIV/AIDS Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

³ Department of Radiation Oncology, Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

10.22034/APJCP.2017.18.9.2465

Abstract

Purpose: Recurrence is one of the most important factors influencing survival of colorectal cancer patients. Subjects and Methods: In this cohort study, clinical and demographic characteristics of 561 patients with colorectal cancer were collected from 2010 to 2015. Medical records and telephone interviews were used to define the patient’s clinical status including the date of any recurrence during the study period. The multivariate Cox model was used as the main strategy for analyzing data. Results: Some 239 (42.6%) patients experienced cancer recurrence during the 5-year follow-up period. Those with an older age at diagnosis had a higher risk of cancer recurrence than their younger counterparts [Hazard Ratio (HR) >70 y /treatment did not significantly predict recurrence. Conclusion: Access to enhanced medical services including cancer diagnosis at an early stage and optimal treatment is needed to improve the survival and quality of life of CRC patients.

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