Diabetes mellitus and colorectal cancer – a revealed connection
Journal Title: Revista de Medicină Militară - Year 2015, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
The burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing all over the world. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing. It is estimated that diabetes affects 387 million people worldwide. It is predicted that 552 million people worldwide will develop diabetes by 2030. A large pool of data indicate that DM increases by 2 fold the risk of CRC. This is the reason to firmly suggest the inclusion of DM in the criteria for CRC screening as an important measure to decrease the mortality of this ailment
Authors and Affiliations
Mihaita Patrasescu, Petrut Nuta, Raluca S. Costache, Sandica Bucurica, Bogdan Macadon, Andrada Popescu, Vasile Balaban, Florentina Ionita Radu, Mariana Jinga
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