Colon Cancer Genetic and Epigenetic Changes, Etiopathogenesis, Risk Factors, Treatment: Literature Review
Gabrielė Ūbaitė,
Aurelija Remeikaitė,
Justas Žilinskas
Abstract:Background. Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third leading cause of cancerrelated mortality worldwide. Recent years have witnessed an increase in the incidence of CRC. The main reasons are ageing population, increased consumption of processed food, obesity, genetic predispositions. Aim. To review the latest scientific developments and novel factors on the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis of colon cancer, focusing on the influence of genetics and epigenetics, risk factors, and the advancement of preven… Show more
Set email alert for when this publication receives citations?
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.