Colorectal Cancer

Although the incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) are decreasing, the number of people over the age of 65 is expected to double by the year 2060. As CRC prevalence increases with age, the number of people diagnosed with CRC is expected to increase dramatically over the ensuing decades.1 Described as the “silver tsunami,” this trend will result in a substantial increase in the number of CRC patients, particularly those with accompanying comorbidities and complex surgical needs.
Source: Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research