Journal: Annual review of medicine
This review addresses the rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients under 50, highlighting prolonged diagnostic delays despite clear symptoms.
It identifies key clinical barriers within the diagnostic pathway, emphasizing challenges related to symptom recognition at both patient and provider levels.
The publication discusses opportunities to enhance:
- Secondary prevention through improved screening strategies
- Primary prevention via lifestyle modification
It advocates for a multipronged approach combining:
- Public awareness
- Innovation
- Coordinated public health initiatives
This approach aims to advance early detection and prevention of early-onset CRC.