Association of Cancer Center Designation with Multimodality Treatment, Perioperative Outcomes, and Survival among Older Adults with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
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The authors aimed to investigate how cancer center designation affects treatment patterns, perioperative outcomes, and survival rates among older adults with stage I-III pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Their analysis of data from the SEER-Medicare database revealed that patients treated at NCI-designated centers experienced higher rates of multimodality treatment and significantly improved survival compared to those at non-designated centers. These findings underscore the critical role of specialized cancer centers in enhancing care for PDAC patients.
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