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Characterizing prior symptomatic emergency department visits among patients undergoing unplanned colon cancer surgery.
November 16, 2026 · Surgery
Key takeaway
Black adults with colon cancer are over 40% more likely than white adults to visit an emergency room with symptoms before needing urgent, unplanned surgery. This means warning signs are often missed without proper follow-up testing. These delays put our community at higher risk for dangerous surgical emergencies and repeat hospital visits.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in cancer helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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