A retrospective observational study utilising cancer incidence data from a population- based registry investigated determinants affecting primary liver cancer survival in a southern Italian region with high hepatitis viral infection rates and obesity prevalence. Among 2687 patients di- agnosed between 2006 and 2019 (65.3% male), a flexible hazard-based regression model revealed factors influencing 5-year survival rates. High deprivation levels [HR = 1.41 (95%CI = 1.15–1.76); p < 0.001], poor access to care [HR = 1.99 (95%IC = 1.70–2.35); p < 0.0001], age between 65 and 75 [HR = 1.48 (95%IC = 1.09–2.01); p < 0.05] or >75 [HR = 2.21 (95%CI = 1.62–3.01); p < 0.0001] and residing in non-urban areas [HR = 1.35 (95%CI = 1.08–1.69); p < 0.01] were associated with poorer survival estimates. While deprivation appeared to be a risk factor for primary liver cancer patients residing within the urban area, the geographic distance from specialised treatment centres emerged as a potential determinant of lower survival estimates for residents in the non-urban areas. After balancing the groups of easy and poor access to care using a propensity score approach, poor access to care and a lower socioeconomic status resulted in potentially having a negative impact on primary liver cancer survival, particularly among urban residents. We emphasise the need to interoperate. cancer registries with other data sources and to deploy innovative digital solutions to improve cancer prevention.

Mazzola, S., Vittorietti, M., Fruscione, S., De Bella, D.D., Savatteri, A., Belluzzo, M., et al. (2024). Factors Associated with Primary Liver Cancer Survival in a Southern Italian Setting in a Changing Epidemiological Scenario. CANCERS, 16(11) [10.3390/cancers16112046].

Factors Associated with Primary Liver Cancer Survival in a Southern Italian Setting in a Changing Epidemiological Scenario

Mazzola, Sergio;Vittorietti, Martina;Fruscione, Santo
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De Bella, Daniele Domenico;Savatteri, Alessandra;Belluzzo, Miriam;Ginevra, Daniela;Gioia, Alice;Costanza, Davide;Costantino, Claudio;Zarcone, Maurizio;Ravazzolo, Barbara;Graziano, Giorgio;Mannino, Rita;Amodio, Rosalba;Di Marco, Vito;Vitale, Francesco;Mazzucco, Walter
2024-05-28

Abstract

A retrospective observational study utilising cancer incidence data from a population- based registry investigated determinants affecting primary liver cancer survival in a southern Italian region with high hepatitis viral infection rates and obesity prevalence. Among 2687 patients di- agnosed between 2006 and 2019 (65.3% male), a flexible hazard-based regression model revealed factors influencing 5-year survival rates. High deprivation levels [HR = 1.41 (95%CI = 1.15–1.76); p < 0.001], poor access to care [HR = 1.99 (95%IC = 1.70–2.35); p < 0.0001], age between 65 and 75 [HR = 1.48 (95%IC = 1.09–2.01); p < 0.05] or >75 [HR = 2.21 (95%CI = 1.62–3.01); p < 0.0001] and residing in non-urban areas [HR = 1.35 (95%CI = 1.08–1.69); p < 0.01] were associated with poorer survival estimates. While deprivation appeared to be a risk factor for primary liver cancer patients residing within the urban area, the geographic distance from specialised treatment centres emerged as a potential determinant of lower survival estimates for residents in the non-urban areas. After balancing the groups of easy and poor access to care using a propensity score approach, poor access to care and a lower socioeconomic status resulted in potentially having a negative impact on primary liver cancer survival, particularly among urban residents. We emphasise the need to interoperate. cancer registries with other data sources and to deploy innovative digital solutions to improve cancer prevention.
28-mag-2024
Mazzola, S., Vittorietti, M., Fruscione, S., De Bella, D.D., Savatteri, A., Belluzzo, M., et al. (2024). Factors Associated with Primary Liver Cancer Survival in a Southern Italian Setting in a Changing Epidemiological Scenario. CANCERS, 16(11) [10.3390/cancers16112046].
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