Comparison of mortality rates in solid vs hematological cancer patients post COVID-19 treatment at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya (2020–2021)

Muhamad Husni Thamrin Hamdani (), Joni Wahyuhadi (), Rahadian Indarto Susilo () and Budi Utomo ()

Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 2025, vol. 9, issue 7, 529-535

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted cancer patients due to their immunocompromised status and comorbid conditions. However, comparative data on mortality outcomes between solid and hematological cancer patients post-COVID-19 treatment remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the mortality differences in these groups at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, between 2020 and 2021. A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using patient medical records. Inclusion criteria covered cancer patients confirmed with COVID-19 who underwent treatment and had complete mortality outcome data. Variables included cancer type, comorbidities, gender, and mortality. Statistical analysis involved chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression. Among 237 patients, 78% had solid tumors, and 74.7% had comorbidities. No statistically significant difference in mortality was observed between cancer types (p > 0.05). However, comorbidities significantly influenced mortality risk (p < 0.001; RR = 25.08; 95% CI: 3.56–176.55). Comorbidities are a major determinant of mortality among cancer patients recovering from COVID-19, regardless of cancer type. Addressing comorbid conditions aggressively may reduce fatal outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Keywords: Comorbidity; COVID-19; Hematological cancer; Mortality; Solid cancer. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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