Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2020
Trends and Clinical Outcomes in Young-onset Colorectal Cancer Patients.
Young individuals with colorectal cancer (CRC) tend to be diagnosed at advanced stages and are not routinely included in screening programmes. This study describes the incidence, disease pattern and factors affecting overall survival in young-onset CRC. ⋯ Young-onset CRC tend to be left-sided with advanced presentations. However, their 5-year survival remains favourable as compared to the general population.