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Title
Referral to medical oncology: a crucial step in the treatment of older patients with stage III colon cancer.
Authors
Luo, RuiLi; Giordano, Sharon H; Freeman, Jean L; Zhang, Dong; Goodwin, James S
Abstract
Adjuvant chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer produces a substantial survival benefit, but many older patients do not receive chemotherapy. This study examines factors associated with medical oncology consultation and evaluates the impact of such consultation on chemotherapy use.