Prognosis Poor for Pediatric, Adolescent Patients With Colon Cancer
Patients with colon cancer who are younger than 25 years have a higher risk for death compared with older adults.
Colorectal Cancer
Prevalence of CRC Screening Lowest in Adults Aged 50 to 54
The prevalence of colorectal cancer screening is lowest among adults aged 50 to 54 years.
Collagenolytic Microbes Associated With a Western Diet May Promote Tumor Formation After Colorectal Surgery
A mechanism was identified through which a Western diet and antibiotic use may be able to promote tumorigenesis by colon cancer cells after curative resection.
Association Between Oral Antibiotics and Risk for Colorectal Cancers: A Matched Case-Control Study
The researchers concluded that the use of oral antibiotics was associated with colorectal cancer, but the effect size and pattern of risk varied by anatomical location in the colorectum.
Screening for CRC Has Increased Since 2008, But Racial Disparities Still Exist
While screening rates for colorectal cancer (CRC) have increased substantially since 2008, disparities in screening between racial and ethnic groups continue to pose a challenge to equitable clinical care.
Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Increased in Younger Adults Worldwide
In most high-income countries with long-term data, uptick in early-onset colorectal cancer began in the mid-1990s.
Colorectal Cancer Rates and Mortality Drops in Adults Aged <50
The report suggests higher screening rates explains the positive trend.
Colorectal Cancer Incidence Increasing Among Younger Americans
Rates of rectal cancer have been rising longer and faster than colon cancer.
Statins Associated with Reduced Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenomas
In this meta-analysis, statin use was linked to a reduced risk of advanced, but not any, colorectal adenomas.
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