Do age and comorbidity influence the treatment of localized prostate cancer?

grantor: University of TorontoPrevious studies have demonstrated large age-based variations in the treatment of localized prostate cancer but have not adequately adjusted for comorbidity. This thesis investigated the role of age and comorbidity in the treatment decision. An age-stratified random sample of patients was identified from the Ontario Cancer Registry. Tumour, comorbidity, and treatment information was collected through chart review of 347 patients. Radical prostatectomy was provided to 58.7%, 32.1%, 2.6%, and 0% of patients of ages