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Pattern analysis and identification of snps involved in colorectal cancer

Jyoti Bhojwani and Praneti Patidar

Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the term used to refer to cancers located in the colon or rectum that together form the large intestine. Both men and women are affected by colorectal cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers in the United States. The medications and side effects of this disease will affect the quality of your life. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths with a lifetime risk of 80-100 per cent for each person worldwide. Approximately 1.4 million new cases of colorectal cancer were identified worldwide in 2012, comprising 10 per cent of all new cancer cases.Survival of colorectal cancer depends on the stage at which it is diagnosed, with worse survival in later-stage diagnoses. The five-year survival rate is 90% for diagnosed early-stage colorectal cancers, compared to 13% for those diagnosed late-stage.