Colorectal Cancer Statistics from the Veterans Affairs Central Cancer Registry

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer is a common and potentially deadly disease. While the U.S. has robust cancer data reporting, information from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is often underrepresented in national cancer data sources. In this article, we describe Vetera...

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Published in:Clinical colorectal cancer 2016-12, Vol.15 (4), p.e199-e204
Main Authors: Zullig, Leah L., PhD, MPH, Smith, Valerie A., DrPH, Jackson, George L., PhD, MHA, Danus, Susanne, BS, Schnell, Merritt, MHA, MS, Lindquist, Jennifer, MStat, Provenzale, Dawn, MD, MS, Weinberger, Morris, PhD, Kelley, Michael J., MD, Bosworth, Hayden B., PhD
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Language:English
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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Colorectal
Colorectal Neoplasms - epidemiology
Female
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Humans
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged
Mortality
Neoplasms
Registries
SEER Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
United States
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - statistics & numerical data
Veterans - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:Abstract Background Colorectal cancer is a common and potentially deadly disease. While the U.S. has robust cancer data reporting, information from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is often underrepresented in national cancer data sources. In this article, we describe Veterans with incident colorectal cancer (CRC) in terms of their patient and tumor characteristics, as well as their mortality. Patients and Methods Patients diagnosed or treated with CRC at any VA institution from fiscal years 2009 to 2012 were identified using three data sources: 1) VA Central Cancer Registry (VACCR); 2) VA Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW); and 3) VA Reports and Measures Portal. CRC frequencies within the VA population and survival curves were examined descriptively and compared with national projections of SEER program data. Results There were 12,551 Veterans with CRC included in analysis. Median age at diagnosis was 65.5 years. Approximately 97% (n=12,229) of the CRC cases were diagnosed among men. Approximately 44% (n=5,517) of patients were diagnosed with localized disease. Three-year survival was associated with age (p
ISSN:1533-0028
1938-0674
1938-0674
DOI:10.1016/j.clcc.2016.04.005