1. Colon cancer is the second and third most common cancer in males and females respectively and accounts for 9% of cancer deaths.
2. Screening and lifestyle changes have led to improved outcomes, with a 55% reduction in late-stage colon cancer cases over 3 decades from screening.
3. Adjuvant chemotherapy regimens including FOLFOX, CAPOX and XELOX have improved disease-free and overall survival rates compared to 5-FU/LV alone, particularly for stage III disease.
4. Ongoing research focuses on shortening treatment duration, identifying high-risk patients who may benefit from more intensive regimens, and incorporating molecular markers to optimize adjuvant therapy