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The study aims to investigate the disparities in treatment modalities for early-onset colorectal cancer by demographic factors like sex and race/ethnicity.

April 18, 2026Cancer ControlOpen Access

Geographic and Demographic Disparities in Receipt of Treatment for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

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MTMeng-Han Tsai SCSteven S. CoughlinAugusta University JCJorge CortesAugusta University Health

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Cross-sectional analysis examines treatment disparities in early-onset colorectal cancer, suggesting targeted approaches are needed.

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The study aims to investigate the disparities in treatment modalities for early-onset colorectal cancer by demographic factors like sex and race/ethnicity.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis using national data from the 2006-2020 SEER Program
Focused on adults aged 20-49 years
Analyzed disparities based on sex, race/ethnicity, and rurality
Employed multivariable logistic regression models to assess treatment receipt
54.9% of males had no treatment compared to females; racial minorities showed higher refusal rates
Males had 16%-19% lower odds of receiving surgery compared to females
Black patients in urban areas had 17%-41% lower odds of receiving any treatment compared to White patients
Hispanic patients in urban areas had 11%-24% lower odds of receiving treatment modalities or surgery
American Indian/Alaska Native and Asian/Pacific Islander patients in rural areas had 33%-34% lower odds of radiation treatment compared to White patients.

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Tsai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320af40886becb653fc61 https://doi.org/10.1177/10732748261433621

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