Colorectal cancer statistics, 2023
- Study type
- Other
- Study name
- ACS CRC Statistics 2023
- Design
- Epidemiological statistical report based on data from population-based cancer registries (triennial update of the American Cancer Society)
- Sample size
- Data from US population-based cancer registries and mortality statistics; sample size not stated in the abstract
- Source
- CA A Cancer J Clinicians · 2023
In plain words
This report shows that cancer of the colon and rectum is still one of the main causes of cancer death in the United States. Although overall death rates have fallen, the disease has become more common in younger people and is more often found at a later stage and in the last parts of the bowel (the left side and the rectum). Access to screening and good-quality treatment matters for every group.
Key results
Study population
The US population. Incidence data were drawn from population-based cancer registries and mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Endpoints
Trends in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, estimated numbers of cases and deaths for 2023, and distribution by age, stage and tumour location. Details of the methodology are given in the full text of the paper.
Safety and side effects
In keeping with the nature of the study (a statistical report), a safety and treatment adverse-event section does not apply.
Clinical significance and place in guidelines
This report is epidemiological and offers no new treatment or clinical recommendation. According to the abstract, the rising incidence in younger people and the increase in diagnosis at advanced stages underline the importance of access to high-quality screening and appropriate treatment, especially in underserved groups such as Native Americans. The data relate to the United States, and any change in screening recommendations should be checked against current authoritative clinical guidelines.
Limitations
The abstract does not mention limitations. The data relate to the United States and generalisation to other countries should be made with caution. The cause of the rising incidence in younger generations is still unclear. Details of the methodology are given in the full text of the paper.
This summary was prepared by the editorial team from the published paper; the original paper is the final reference. Read the original abstract on PubMed.