Temporal trends in self-reported general and mental health status among colorectal cancer patients: racial/ethnic disparities in a population-based analysis.

CRC diagnosis is an important driver of increased likelihood of fair and poor GHS and MHS, but the relationship is complicated by effect modification by race/ethnicity. Efforts to further understand the race/ethnicity-specific relationships between CRC diagnosis and declines in GHS and MHS are necessary to promote equitable care for all patients.