Clinical profile of 1208 newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients in Tamil Nadu —A multi-centric survey

ConclusionsA majority of patients with newly diagnosed CRC in Tamil Nadu belonged to the lower socioeconomic  classes. About 60% had CRCs located within the reach of the flexible sigmoidoscope. Two-thirds of the patients exceeded stage II disease at presentation.Trial registrationNot applicableGraphical Abstract
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research