Figure 1 from Assessing Racial Disparities in Guideline-Concordant Care and Clinical Outcomes after Surgical Resection of Nonmetastatic Colon Cancer at a Comprehensive Cancer Center

Key Points

• Racial disparities in guideline-concordant care were evident among patients with nonmetastatic colon cancer, impacting their clinical outcomes.
• Differences in receipt of guideline-concordant care were shown for non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, and Hispanic patients.
• Analysis of clinical features included a cohort of patients stratified by race, revealing significant differences in treatment approaches.
• The study highlights systemic issues in healthcare delivery, suggesting a need for improved equity in surgical cancer care.