Increasing colorectal cancer incidence in individuals aged & lt;  50 years—a population-based study

ConclusionsThe CRC incidence in Sweden, in particular colon cancer, is increasing regardless of tumour localisation for individuals<  50 years of age. This paper supports the implementation of population-based colorectal cancer screening. A diagnostic workup should be performed in symptomatic individuals<  50 years of age.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research