Lu JD, Tan KY. Colorectal cancer: Getting the perspective and context right. World J Clin Oncol 2024; 15(5): 599-602 [PMID: 38835844 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i5.599]
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Kok Yang Tan, FRCS (Ed), MBBS, MMed, Associate Professor, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, No. 90 Yishun Central, Singapore 768828, Singapore. kokyangtan@gmail.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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World J Clin Oncol. May 24, 2024; 15(5): 599-602 Published online May 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i5.599
Colorectal cancer: Getting the perspective and context right
Jun De Lu, Kok Yang Tan
Jun De Lu, Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore 768828, Singapore
Kok Yang Tan, Department of Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore 768828, Singapore
Author contributions: Lu JD and Tan KY contributed equally to this work. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest to highlight.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Kok Yang Tan, FRCS (Ed), MBBS, MMed, Associate Professor, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, No. 90 Yishun Central, Singapore 768828, Singapore. kokyangtan@gmail.com
Received: February 10, 2024 Revised: April 7, 2024 Accepted: April 15, 2024 Published online: May 24, 2024
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health burden, being the third leading cancer globally. Its incidence has been observed to be higher in developed regions such as North America and Europe with geographical variations in mortality rates. Efforts to address this disease burden include promoting early detection through screening and implementing treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. With the growing and aging population, the incidence of CRC will undoubtedly increase. These epidemiological trends will mean that healthcare professionals will increasingly encounter CRC in more complex patients. Hence, it becomes imperative to have a deeper appreciation of the pathophysiology of CRC and understand the intricate interplay between a patient’s physiology and their goals of care before offering treatment. This review article will aim to encapsulate the important nuances and perspectives of managing this disease in the context of an elderly patient.
Core tip: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a global health concern, especially among older individuals. A holistic, patient-centered approach, incorporating a multidisciplinary approach and shared decision-making is crucial for optimal management. Continued research and collaboration are vital for advancing knowledge and improving patient care in CRC treatment and prevention.
