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Colorectal cancer on the rise
2 mars 2026
By Ana Espino | Published on March 2nd, 2026 | 3 min readColorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. In 2022, more than 1.9 million new cases and 881,984 deaths were recorded globally. Traditionally viewed as a cancer of Western countries, CRC is showing contrasting trends. High-income countries are seeing
By Ana Espino | Published on March 2nd, 2026 | 3 min read
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. In 2022, more than 1.9 million new cases and 881,984 deaths were recorded globally.
Traditionally viewed as a cancer of Western countries, CRC is showing contrasting trends. High-income countries are seeing stabilization—or even a decline—in overall incidence thanks to screening.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. In 2022, more than 1.9 million new cases and 881,984 deaths were recorded globally.
Traditionally viewed as a cancer of Western countries, CRC is showing contrasting trends. High-income countries are seeing stabilization—or even a decline—in overall incidence thanks to screening.
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Scientific reference
Shivshankar S, et al. Epidemiology of colorectal cancer: A review with special emphasis on India. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2025 Apr;44(2):142-153
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