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March 21, 2026JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics1 citations

Building Capacity for Research on Cancer, Older Adults, and Under-Represented Populations: Methods and Lessons Learned From the Development of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center-Medicare Database

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TLTsung‐Ying LeeEOEberechukwu OnukwughaAJAnthony Johnson

Key Points

  • This research aims to establish a comprehensive database that integrates various data sources for cancer research in older adults.
  • Developed a database linking real-world data from multiple sources.
  • Focused on patient-level data and follow-up information.
  • Emphasized oncology practices treating older adults.
  • The database proves useful for generating real-world evidence.
  • It serves as a proof of concept for future cancer research initiatives.

Abstract

The development of the UMGCCC-Medicare database serves as proof of concept for linking real-world data from different sources. The database is a valuable resource for research requiring detailed patient-level data and follow-up that may generate real-world evidence for older adults living in the United States and treated in routine oncology practice.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69be38446e48c4981c6789cbhttps://doi.org/10.1200/cci-25-00276
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