Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8446530 European Journal of Cancer 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Trace back results in increased inclusion of patients with very poor prognosis. Varying extent of trace back across registries may compromise comparability of cancer survival estimates and should be taken into account in comparative cancer survival studies.
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Reduction of population-based cancer survival estimates by trace back of death certificate notifications: An empirical illustration
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