RealFeedApp Younger colorectal cancer patients show more aggressive disease progression
Researchers from Dana-Farber and other institutions found that tumor composition and gene activity differ significantly in patients under 50, explaining the cancer's aggressive behavior. In the US, colorectal cancer diagnosis rates for people younger than 50 rose 2.9% per year from 2013 through 2022.
- Field
- cancer research
- What they did
- Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and other institutions discovered that young patients with colorectal cancer have unique cellular and genetic traits that make the disease more aggressive.
- Why it matters
- This knowledge will help understand the reasons for the aggressive early course of the disease and create a basis for developing new treatment methods for young people.
#colorectal cancer#genomics#aging#clinical trial#tumor biology
