Journal article
Presentation and survival among patients with colorectal cancer before the age of screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Background: The incidence of colorectal cancer in North America is rising among patients younger than 50 years. Available data are conflicting regarding presentation and outcomes in this population. This review aimed to synthesize literature regarding young patients with colorectal cancer with respect to patient demographics, disease extent and survival, compared with patients older than 50 years.
Methods: We searched Medline, Embase, the …
Authors
Griffiths CD; McKechnie T; Lee Y; Springer JE; Doumouras AG; Hong D; Eskicioglu C
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 64, No. 1, pp. e91–e100
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
2 2021
DOI
10.1503/cjs.013019
ISSN
0008-428X