Demographics Predict Stage III/IV Colorectal Cancer in Individuals Under Age 50

Goals: The goal of this study was to quantify the association between demographic factors and advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients under age 50. Background: CRC incidence in the United States has declined in older individuals but increased in those under age 50 (early-onset). More than 60% of early-onset CRC patients present with advanced disease (stage III/IV), but predictors of stage in this population are poorly defined. Study: We...