DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2023.v09i05.009

Pages: 393-396

Colorectal cancer constitutes a major public health issue globally with an estimated 1.2 million new cancer cases and over 630,000 cancer deaths per year, almost 8% of all cancer deaths. Colorectal cancer screening programs increase the detection of tumors at earlier stages and reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. Median age at diagnosis was 54.5 (19–85) years. Incidence was relatively more in males, with M:F ratio of 1.7:1. (Male- 32, Female – 18). 80% cases were left sided (sigmoid and rectum). 48% were Moderately Differentiated Adenocarcinoma. . Most common clinical presentation among the patients was Bleeding PR (46%), followed by abdominal pain (38%). So, any patient of middle and elderly age group who is presenting with bleeding PR and altered bowel habits should be investigated thoroughly with per rectal, proctoscopic or sigmoidoscopic examination.