Colorectal cancer in the adolescent and young adult population

Y. Nancy You, Lucas D. Lee, Benjamin W. Deschner, David Shibata

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Abstract

Colorectal cancer in the young adult population is of increasing incidence and concern. Genetic predisposition and heritable syndromes contribute to this trend, but perhaps more concerning is the majority of new diagnoses that involve no traceable genetic risk factors. Prevention and early recognition, with a high suspicion in the symptomatic young adult, are critical in attenuating recent trends. Clinical management requires coordinated multidisciplinary care from diagnosis to surveillance in order to ensure appropriate management. This review provides a summary of key aspects related to colorectal cancer in adolescents and young adults, including epidemiology, biology, genetics, clinical management, and prevention.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)19-27
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of oncology practice
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Oncology(nursing)
  • Health Policy

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