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Disparities In Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Of Elderly Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients, Krista Marie Schroeder
Disparities In Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Of Elderly Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients, Krista Marie Schroeder
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Multiple research studies have demonstrated racial, socioeconomic status (SES), and neighborhood disparities in first-line treatment of colorectal cancer patients, including those with metastatic colorectal cancer. However, disparities in adjunct monoclonal antibody treatment disparities have not been explored. The purpose of this study was to assess racial, SES, and neighborhood disparities in adjunct monoclonal antibody treatment of elderly metastatic colorectal cancer patients. The research was rooted in 3 theories: the fundamental cause theory, the diffusion of innovations theory, and theory of health disparities and medical technology. Data from the SEER-Medicare database and logistic regression were used to assess the relationship between …