Researchers collected data on TNM classes on 6,105 colorectal adenocarcinoma patients. Results showed that a young diagnosis age was a risk factor in aggressive CRC and that patients generally experienced modestly better prognoses for left-sided tumors compared to right-sided tumors. This supports previous evidence showing limited colonoscopy success with right-sided tumors.
Read the abstract about diagnostic age and tumor localization in CRC.
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:
– Menopausal Hormone Therapy Can Significantly Increase Women’s Risk of CRC
– Kentucky Demonstrates Successful Increase of CRC Screenings
– Studies Show Mailed and Electronic Reminders Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
