Colorectal cancer—global burden, trends, and geographical variations

The aim of this study is to describe the trends and variations in the global burden of colorectal cancer (CRC).Data (2012-2030) relating to CRC was extracted from GLOBOCAN 2012 database and analyzed.The results of our study demonstrate a rising global burden of colorectal cancer which persists until the year 2035 and likely beyond. The rise in the global burden is not uniform with significant variations influenced by geographic location,...