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World J Clin Oncol. Jul 24, 2026; 17(7): 123983
Published online Jul 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.123983
Published online Jul 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.123983
Table 1 Distribution of demographic characteristics, n (%)
| Characteristics | n = 103 |
| Median age, years, mean ± SD | 68.2 ± 7.8 |
| Age | |
| 60-69 | 54 (52.4) |
| 70-79 | 44 (42.7) |
| ≥ 80 | 5 (4.9) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 58 (56.3) |
| Female | 45 (43.7) |
| Treatment modality | |
| Chemotherapy | 65 (63.1) |
| Targeted therapy | 22 (21.4) |
| Immunotherapy | 11 (10.7) |
| Radiotherapy | 5 (4.9) |
- Citation: Ran LH, Qin CC. Cross-sectional survey of factors influencing treatment adherence in elderly cancer patients in rural mountainous Guangyuan, China. World J Clin Oncol 2026; 17(7): 123983
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v17/i7/123983.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.123983