Early-onset colorectal cancer in a single health board: do we need to do more?

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate genetics referrals and diagnosis stages of early-onset colorectal cancer within a single health board.
• Analyzed cases of colorectal cancer in a specific health board.
• Assessed compliance with national genetics referral guidelines.
• Investigated the distribution of tumor types and disease stages.
• Found low rates of genetics referrals despite existing national guidance.
• Identified a predominance of advanced-stage diagnoses.
• Noted equal sex distribution among diagnosed cases.