Comorbidities, Socioeconomic Status, and Colorectal Cancer Diagnostic Route

Abstract

In this cohort study of patients with CRC in Italy, emergency diagnosis occurred for more than 1 in 3 patients with colon cancer. Having 3 or more comorbidities was associated with a lower likelihood of screening detection and higher odds of emergency diagnosis. Tailored interventions are needed to facilitate screening, to reduce emergency cancer diagnoses, and to improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.