It occurs at younger ages with an increasing trend similar to the Asia-Pacific countries. 3 Often, the first line of treatment is surgical resection followed by chemotherapy because most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage. 4 , 5 About one quarter of the sufferers have Dukes’ C disease and a 5-year survival rate of 30–40%. 4 Several risk factors may play a role in CRC development.
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