Colon cancer usually occurs in older adults, although it can occur at any age. It usually begins as small, benign masses of cells called polyps that form on the inside of the colon. Over time some of these polyps can become colon cancer.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed and the second highest cause of death worldwide. The application of colorectal cancer screening has improved morbidity and mortality. However, as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic began, healthcare resources were dwindling away from colorectal cancer screening services, leaving the number of patients waiting for screening tests to continue. backlog filter.

Doctors note that colorectal cancer rates are increasing among young people, so getting screened earlier is important. Healthy adults should have a regular colorectal cancer screening plan starting at age 50 and continuing until age 75.