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However, differences in demographics, treatment patterns, and survival outcomes across colon cancer stages and locations between these databases remain incompletely understood. Addressing these disparities is crucial for researchers when selecting the most appropriate registry for survival analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study aims to systematically compare patient characteristics, oncologic outcomes, and OS rates between NCDB and SEER across various tumor locations and disease stages in colon cancer.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We analyzed patients undergoing surgery for Stages I\u2013IV primary colon cancer (2004\u20132019), comparing patient characteristics, oncologic outcomes, and OS rates across distinct tumor locations and cancer stages in NCDB and SEER. Our objective was to assess how differences in database structure and sampling methodologies influence reported survival outcomes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The study included 777\u2009827 patients (NCDB: 572\u2009196; SEER: 205\u2009631). Proximal colon cancers were more common in older and female patients in both databases, whereas distal colon cancers were more prevalent in younger patients. NCDB contained a slightly higher proportion of Caucasian patients, while SEER had a greater representation of Asian patients. Segmental resections were more frequent in SEER, with the highest weighted difference observed in sigmoid colon cancer (6.16%; 95% CI: 5.78%\u20136.54%). OS rates were generally comparable across databases, though minor variations were observed at different colonic locations and stages.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Despite differences in sampling techniques and follow\u2010up reporting, NCDB and SEER demonstrated remarkable consistency in survival trends across colon cancer stages and locations. Recognizing these database\u2010specific variations is essential for researchers conducting population\u2010based survival analyses and selecting the most suitable registry for their studies.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>What does this paper add to the literature?<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study provides a comprehensive comparison of NCDB and SEER, highlighting how differences in sampling methodologies, follow\u2010up reporting, and patient representation influence overall survival estimates in colon cancer. 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