Synopsis of colorectal cancer: prevalence, symptoms, screening, staging, risk factors, and treatment

Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) impacts the colon and rectum, ranking as the fourth deadliest cancer worldwide, accounting for 10% of cancer cases and 9.4% of cancer-related deaths. CRC is frequently without symptoms until it reaches its later stages. Screening programs, including colonoscopies and...

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Main Authors: Gehan F. Balata, Hany N. Azzam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43162-024-00397-3