Yan Leyfman: The Rising Tide of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Calls for Action
Yan Leyfman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of MedNews Week, shared a post on X about a paper by Kimmie Ng et al. published in The Oncologist:
“The rising tide of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) calls for action.
As incidence continues to increase globally in patients <50 years old, there remain no standardized guidelines for how to support this unique population—until now.
A new study presents a 10-step actionable blueprint to guide the development and implementation of EOCRC programs across healthcare institutions.
Study Highlights:
- Led by EOCRC experts from 7 major North American centers
- Used qualitative consensus to identify key rationales, resources, and lessons learned
- Emphasized the critical role of a dedicated program manager
- Framework integrates both medical and psychosocial needs of younger patients
Why it matters:
- EOCRC patients face distinct challenges—diagnostic delays, fertility concerns, employment disruption, and survivorship complexities. A structured approach ensures these needs aren’t overlooked.
This blueprint offers healthcare institutions a clear path to building EOCRC programs that are patient-centered, sustainable, and scalable.”
Title: A blueprint for creating an early-onset colorectal cancer program based on experiences from seven clinical centers across the United States and Canada
Authors: Kimmie Ng, Cathy Eng, Petra Wildgoose, Y Nancy You, Andrea Cercek, Aparna Parikh, David Liska, Uditi Ratti, Barry D Stein
You can read the Full Article in The Oncologist.
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