Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women and is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Early detection and treatment can greatly improve outcomes, so it is important to undergo regular screenings and follow the …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 62× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-4526 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women and is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Early detection and treatment can greatly improve outcomes, so it is important to undergo regular screenings and follow the recommended lifestyle habits to reduce risk. Treatment options vary depending on the stage of the cancer, but surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are the most common. Research is ongoing to develop new treatments, with the goal of eliminating colorectal cancer completely.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 62 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Colorectal Cancer, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Digestive Disorders And Diagnosis (ISSN 2574-4526).

Journal editorial board
Jonas P. DeMuro · United States Divey Manocha · United States Beata Kasztelan-Szczerbinska · Poland

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