Woman cured of bowel cancer in 6 months after receiving new drug
A 42-year-old woman had no evidence of cancer after receiving the drug dostarlimab which is still in early trials for treatment of a rare form of colorectal cancer. Carrie Downey, a single mother to a 17-year-old son, was diagnosed with bowel cancer a year ago but now, after just six months of…#carriedowney #mmr #downey #drcraigbarrington #iv #wales #gsk #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UK woman declared cancer-free, thanks to new 'miracle drug'
A civil servant in Wales has become the first person in the country to be prescribed a new drug, dostarlimab, for colorectal cancer. The 42-year-old was diagnosed with bowel cancer a year ago and received dostarlimab infusions for six months. Tests have shown that there is no longer any evidence of the disease. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - October 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
World-first research breakthrough sparks new hope for bowel cancer patients
Every year, over 15,500 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Over 1,700 (one in ten) of those diagnosed are young Australians aged under 50, and this incidence is increasing.
There is an urgent need to discover more effective treatments and improve bowel cancer screening, particularly for early-onset bowel cancer (those aged 25-49 years). (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - October 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Dr Michael Mosley shares the unripe fruit that could reduce your bowel cancer risk
The health guru explained that eating one popular fruit before it's ripe could offer health benefits for your gut and liver. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mum hit with bowel cancer twice after doctors ignored her symptoms - 'I just knew'
A mum is speaking out about her colon cancer symptoms to inspire others to advocate for their health when doctors aren't listening. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer patients miss out on cures as NHS testing hubs fail to keep up with demand two years after launch of pioneering tumour analysis labs
Rebecca Condie, 40, a mother-of-four from Hampshire, was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer in 2022. After chemo failed, it took four weeks to sort a DNA test to find a suitable cancer drug. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More cancer screenings sounds like good news. But can the NHS cope with them? | Christina Pagel
Earlier detection means more successful treatment – but also a drain on resources for an already creaking health serviceThis month, it was reported that England ’s existing screening programme forbowel cancer for 60 to 74-year-olds had prevented 20,000 cases of bowel cancer over the past 10 years. This comes amid an ongoing effort in England toextend bowel cancer screening to those aged between 50 and 59. And in June, the NHS national director for cancerwelcomed a new blood test currently being trialled in the UK that can detect 50 types of the disease.More cancer screening seems like unqualified good news: generally, ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 28, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Christina Pagel Tags: Cancer NHS Bowel cancer Health Society Cancer research Science UK news Source Type: news
Doctor explains exactly what changes in bowel habits signal bowel cancer
EXCLUSIVE: NHS GP Dr Dave Nichols shared to Express.co.uk when bowel changes could signal a growing tumour. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctor shares six ‘best’ foods to slash bowel cancer risk as 54% of cases are preventable
The following foods can help maintain a healthy digestive system and contribute to a lower risk of bower cancer, according to a doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Father-of-four diagnosed with bowel cancer months after doctors dismissed his symptoms as anaemia
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Jones, from Kent, visited his GP in May after suffering from extreme cramping, diarrhoea and nausea. But his symptoms were dismissed as anaemia. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctor shares five red flag signs of bowel cancer - 'Don't be embarrassed'
Five-letter acronym could help you easily check for red flag signs of bowel cancer, according to a doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
DIY bowel cancer checks could spare 100,000 Brits from colonoscopies every year, health watchdog says
The at home testing kits can identify about 90 per cent of people with bowel or colorectal cancers sparing them from colonoscopies and freeing up the NHS's testing capacity. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I was given just five years to live – but I won't let it stop me from having children'
EXCLUSIVE: A bowel cancer sufferer opens up about his health battle and how coming to terms with his mortality has given him a new perspective on life. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Young mum, 23, shares first symptoms after receiving life-threatening diagnosis
Mia Anne Brehme, 23, was told she has stage four bowel cancer after troublesome symptoms. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bowel cancer screening reduces cases by 15%, study finds
NHS screening for bowel cancer has reduced incidence of the disease by 15% in England, a new study has found. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - August 9, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
