Impact of Patient Age on Molecular Alterations of Left-Sided Colorectal Tumors

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BACKGROUND: The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in younger patients is rising, mostly due to tumors in the descending colon and rectum. Therefore, we aimed to explore the molecular differences of left-sided CRC between younger (≤45 years) and older patients (≥65). SUBJECTS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS: In total, 1,126 CRC tumor samples from the splenic flexure to (and including) the rectum were examined by...

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