Analysis reveals improved 5-year survival for colon and rectal cancers, indicating a need for better care in older patients.
For both colon and rectal cancers, the 5-year net survival improved from 2000 to 2014. However, no improvement was noted for older patients. These results may serve as evidence for developing new cancer control measures and treatment strategies, with a focus on older patients.
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