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Molecular Basis of Colorectal Cancer

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This review gives an account of recent advances in the authors' knowledge of the molecular mechanisms in colorectal cancer.
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This review gives an account of recent advances in our knowledge of the molecular mechanisms in colorectal cancer. Genetic changes in the germ line, combined with somatic mutations, occur in familial syndromes of colorectal cancer, whereas somatic mutations are the outstanding feature of sporadic colorectal cancer. Genetic changes drive the progression from adenoma to carcinoma and probably influence individual susceptibility and response to treatment.

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Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology: Incidence, Mortality, Survival, and Risk Factors

TL;DR: The incidence, mortality, and survival rates for colorectal cancer are reviewed, with attention paid to regional variations and changes over time.
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Global burden of colorectal cancer: emerging trends, risk factors and prevention strategies

TL;DR: With increasing incidence of CRC at younger ages, there is an urgent need to better identify high-risk individuals younger than 50 years, the age when screening typically starts, and aspirin probably confers chemopreventive benefit against CRC.
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Cancer statistics, 2008.

TL;DR: This report examines cancer incidence, mortality, and survival by site, sex, race/ethnicity, education, geographic area, and calendar year, as well as the proportionate contribution of selected sites to the overall trends.
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