Colorectal Cancer – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, primarily arises in the colon or rectum; it is the third most prevalent form of cancer known for its slow progression over many years. Typically, it originates as a non-malignant polyp, an unusual tissue growth lining the colon. There are three main presentations of colorectal cancer: sporadic (70%), familial clustering (20%), and inherited syndrome (10%). Various risk factors are linked to the development of colon cancer, including age, environmental factors, diets high in animal fat, obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, genetic predisposition, and a history of inflammatory bowel disease. The most prevalent type of colon cancer diagnosed in patients is adenocarcinoma. Colorectal cancer development hinges on the adenoma-carcinoma sequence, characterized by a gradual accumulation of genetic alterations. In sporadic colorectal cancers, the gatekeeper pathway, governed by a gene that regulates growth, accounts for roughly...