Table 2. Demographic characteristics of the study subjects.
Colon cancer | Rectal cancer | Colorectal cancer | Normal controls | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subjects (n) | 8 | 8 | 16 | 20 |
Age (mean ± SD) | 55.8 (14.7) | 55.4 (14.0) | 55.6 (14.0) | 49.6 (9.0) |
Sex | ||||
Male | 6 | 5 | 11 | 8 |
Female | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
Smokers (n) | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 |