Colorectal cancer in Alexandria,Egypt;clinical profile,epidemiological characteristics,trend,and survival

Objective:During the past decades,the incidence of colorectal cancer was increased all around the world.In Egypt,colorectal cancer is the 7th most common cancer.The purpose of this study is to study the problem of colorectal cancer in Alexandria:trend,and survival.Methods:Two methodological strategies were adopted:Record reviewing for estimation of the annual incidence rates of colorectal cancer,and a retrospective cohort study to calculate the 5-year survival rates of colorectal cancer.Results:The annual incidence rates of CRC in Alexandria in 2007-2008 were 6.33 and 6.45 respectively per 100000 mid-year Alexandria population.The overall 5-years cumulative survival rate for CRC cases was 28.0%.Conclusion:This increase in incidence and mortality rates points toward a failed early detection and prevention strategy as well as failure to address lifestyle and dietary challenges of urbanization that affect most of the globe including Egypt.