Doctors For Colorectal Cancer In Rawalpindi

Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is a type of cancer that originates in the colon or rectum. Colon cancer most commonly affects older adults, but it can strike anyone at any age. Polyps, which are small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells that form on the inside of the colon, are the most common starting point. Some of these polyps can develop into colon cancer over time.

Colorectal Cancer Facts and Figures 

The fourth most prevalent cancer type is colorectal cancer, which causes around 65,000 deaths every year globally. According to an article from the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, the incidence of colorectal cancer is higher in men than women. Men's mortality rates range from 48.3 to 72.5 per 100,000 per year, while women's mortality rates range from 32.3 to 56 per 100,000 per year. Some other facts and statistics about colorectal cancer are given below: