Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 158-159, September 2010

Younger Adults with Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Cancer have a Significantly Higher 5-Year Survival Rate than do Older Adults in the United States, Controlling for Patient- and Disease-Specific Characteristics

Associate Professor, Program in Health Services Research, Department of Health Promotion and Policy, University of Maryland Dental School, 650 West Baltimore Street; Room 2207, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1586, Office: (410) 706-4218

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Age as a determinant of outcomes for patients with oral cancer.

Goldenberg D, Brooksby C, et al.

Oral Oncol 2009;45(8):e57-61.

Reviewer

Mark D. Macek, DDS, DrPH

Purpose/Question

How does 5-year survival rate for oral cavity squamous cell cancer compare for older and younger adults in the United States, using 4 specific age thresholds and controlling for sex, race, cancer site, and stage of disease?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Retrospective cohort study

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(10)00129-6

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.05.011

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 158-159, September 2010

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