Mortality from colorectal cancer is reduced through screening and early detection; moreover,
removal of neoplastic lesions can reduce cancer incidence. While understanding of the risk …

Simple Summary In 2020, more than 1.9 million cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) occurred,
and almost 0.9 million patients died due to CRC throughout the world. There are differences …

BACKGROUND: Cancer projections to the current year help in policy development, planning
of programs and allocation of resources. We sought to provide an overview of the expected …

Background Colorectal cancer defined as cancer of the colon or rectum, is the third most
frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the second in women, and, according to the World …

The overall burden of cancer is rapidly increasing worldwide, reflecting not only population
growth and aging, but also the prevalence and spread of risk factors. Gastrointestinal (GI) …

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and in North America, behind only
ischemic heart disease. 1, 2 However, a recent prospective, population-based cohort study …

Background & Aims Incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in younger adults is increasing in
many countries. Given the established association of body mass index (BMI) with CRC risk …

Research suggests that colorectal cancer (CRC) is associated with mental health disorders,
primarily anxiety and depression. To synthesize this evidence, we conducted a systematic …

Many cancer referral guidelines use patient's age as a key criterium to decide who should
be referred urgently. A recent rise in the incidence of colorectal cancer in younger adults has …

Background Recent studies have identified increases in cancer incidence among younger
adults for some cancers. This study examined incidence trends for 28 cancers in Canada by …