The change in epidemiological characteristics and utilization of health services for the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer: A hospital-based retrospective survey

Abstract

Highlights • Epidemiologic trends in colorectal cancer, Guangxi (2005–2014).• Stage migration observed: Stage I–II up, Stage III down across years.• Diagnostic shift: CT/MRI and colonoscopy up; X-Ray/ultrasound down.• Pretherapy CEA and CA19-9 associated with metastasis and advanced stage.• Increasing prevalence of overweight and smoking among patients.