TABLE 2.
Clinical characteristics of EOCRC cases.
| Variable | EOCRC (N = 27) |
|---|---|
| Cancer site (n, %) | |
| Colon | 3 (11.1) |
| Rectum | 18 (66.7) |
| Unspecified colorectal site | 6 (22.2) |
| Stage (n, %) | |
| I | 4 (14.8) |
| II | 1 (3.7) |
| III | 5 (18.5) |
| IV | 12 (44.4) |
| Unknown | 5 (18.5) |
| Tumor grade (n, %) | |
| Low, low/intermediate | 11 (40.7) |
| Intermediate | 6 (22.2) |
| High | 7 (25.9) |
| Unknown | 3 (11.1) |
| Survival status (n, %) | |
| Alive | 21 (77.8) |
| Deceased | 6 (22.2) |
| Family history of cancer (n, %) | |
| Yes | 21 (77.8) |
| No | 5 (18.5) |
| Unknown | 1 (3.7) |
| Family history of CRC (n, %) | |
| Yes | 9 (33.3) |
| No | 17 (63.0) |
| Unknown | 1 (3.7) |
| History of IBD or chronic inflammation (n, %) | |
| Yes | 5 (18.5) |
| No | 22 (81.5) |
Abbreviations: CRC, colorectal cancer; IBD, inflammatory bowel disease.