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Colorectal cancer incidence trends in younger versus older adults
Dec 16, 2024, 16:39

Colorectal cancer incidence trends in younger versus older adults

An article was published on The Lancet Oncology by Hyuna Sung et al., titled “Colorectal cancer incidence trends in younger versus older adults: an analysis of population-based cancer registry data” 

Authors: Hyuna Sung, Rebecca L. Siegel, Mathieu Laversanne, Chenxi Jiang, Eileen Morgan, Mariam Zahwe, Yin Cao, Freddie Bray, Ahmedin Jemal.

Colorectal cancer incidence trends in younger versus older adults

Cathy Eng, Associate Director of Strategic Relations and Research Partners at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, shared about this article on X, adding:

“Just out: The Lancet Oncology Early onset colorectal cancer.
Early onset colorectal cancer incidence rising in 27 of 50 countries.
For the past 10 years, the greatest annual average percent change: New Zealand (3.97%), Chile (3.96%), Puerto Rico (3.81%), and England (3.59%).”

Cathy Eng is a Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, and is the Co-Director of GI Oncology, Associate Director of Strategic Relations and Research Partners and Co-Leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Program at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. She also holds the David H. Johnson Endowed Chair of Surgical and Medical Oncology. Dr. Eng was previously a Professor of Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Her primary clinical research interests include clinical trials involving innovative drugs for the treatment of colorectal, anal, and appendiceal cancers. She has a specific interest in young colorectal cancer patients as well as the role of immunotherapy in HPV-associated cancers. Nationally, Dr. Eng has served in multiple leadership roles for ASCO, ASCO GI, ECOG, and the NCI Rectal/Anal Task Force. She has most recently been chosen to serve as the Vice-Chair for the SWOG GI Committee and the NCI GI Steering Committee.