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Narrative review addresses cognitive outcomes in elderly colorectal cancer patients, suggesting improved care protocols.
The integration of comprehensive perioperative cognitive care protocols represents a critical priority as surgical volumes in elderly populations continue to expand globally. Emerging directions include biomarker development for early detection and risk stratification, precision medicine approaches targeting individual vulnerability profiles, and novel therapeutic interventions addressing neuroinflammatory pathways. Standardized assessment tools, multidisciplinary collaboration, and implementation of evidence-based preventive interventions offer substantial promise for preserving cognitive function and improving long-term quality of life in elderly colorectal cancer patients.
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