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article · South African Journal of Surgery

Epidemiology and anatomic distribution of colorectal cancer in South Africa

Abstract

CRC-AC in SA presents at an earlier age than in HICs, such as the United States of America. The majority of CRC were left-sided and rectal; thus, screening with faecal immunochemical testing and flexible sigmoidoscopy should be considered. Further studies on the age-specific incidence and the genetics and epigenetics and socioeconomic determinants of CRC-AC in SA are needed.

Research topics

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

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DOI: 10.36303/sajs.00255

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