Association Between Colorectal Cancer Screening and Survival in Patients Older Than 70 Years: Results of A National Multicenter Retrospective Study - PubMed
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- Study analyzes the association between colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and survival in patients over 70 years old.
- Data from 81 centers over four years (2018-2021) was used, dividing patients into Screening (676) and No Screening (9670) groups.
- CRC screening was associated with reduced 30-day mortality, urgent surgery, palliative surgery, and advanced oncologic stage.
- Screening also increased R0 resections and laparoscopic surgery rates.
- The study concludes that CRC screening should be encouraged and standardized for people over 70.