Patterns of age disparities in colon and lung cancer survival: a systematic narrative literature review

Objectives To identify patterns of age disparities in cancer survival, using colon and lung cancer as exemplars. Design Systematic review of the literature. Data sources We searched Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science through 18 December 2020. Eligibility criteria We retained all original articles published in English including patients with colon or lung cancer. Eligible studies were required to be population-based, report survival across several age groups (of which at least one was over the age of 65) and at least one other characteristic (eg, sex, treatment). Data extraction and syn... Mehr ...