Bharti Airtel, Apollo Hospitals conduct India's first 5G-driven colonoscopy
As per current protocol, colon cancer is detected through a colonoscopy procedure which is manual, requires great attention for accuracy and is time-consuming, taking 30-40 minutes per case. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - December 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
These Factors Increase the Risk of Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is one of the 10 most-diagnosed cancers in the United States. Like many of the other cancers on that list—including colon and rectal cancer—kidney cancer is more common now than it used to be. But unlike some others, the underlying causes of kidney cancer are often hard to discern.
For example, a significant proportion of breast cancers stem from inherited genetic mutations. But that’s not the case for kidney cancer. Just 3% to 5% of these cancers are caused by hereditary factors. “There are certain genetic conditions associated with increased risk, but the vast majority of kidney canc...
Source: TIME: Health - December 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Cancer healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Black Patients More Likely to Need Emergency Surgery for Colon Cancer
TUESDAY, Dec. 13, 2022 -- Black patients are more likely than their white peers to need emergency surgery for colon cancer, which increases their risk for complications and death, study authors say. " Overall, these results suggest that racial and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 13, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Here's how to lower your risk of colon cancer
Colon cancer has claimed another life. Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Kirstie Alley, best known for her roles in the television sitcoms "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet," died Monday at age 71 after battling cancer that was "recently discovered," according to a family statement. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CT radiomics show disparities in colorectal cancer treatment efficacy
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Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 7, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Can colorectal cancer be prevented?
Medical illustration of colon cancer Regular screening is one of the most important ways to prevent colorectal cancer (colon and rectal). "Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. And we expect about 50,000 people will die this year from colorectal cancer," says Dr. Lisa Boardman, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. Everyone at age 45 is recommended to begin regular screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines in 2021 to include starting screening… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 7, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. Here's how to lower your risk
Colon cancer has claimed another life. Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Kirstie Alley, best known for her roles in the television sitcoms "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet," died Monday at age 71 after battling cancer that was "recently discovered," according to a family statement. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colon cancer: the 'silent killer' that claimed the life of Kirstie Alley and 53k more this year
Sitcom legend Kirstie Alley died to a hard-to-spot cancer dubbed a 'silent killer' because it often kills a person well beyond the state at which it could have been stopped. Alley was 71 when she died. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men's Odds for Colon Cancer
A study of American men finds those who ate the highest average daily amounts of healthy plant-based foods had a 22% lower risk of colon cancer compared to those who ate the lowest amounts of these foods. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men's Odds for Colon Cancer
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 -- Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows. “Although previous research has... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 29, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Don't be afraid of your colonoscopy, doctors say. It could save your life
With colon cancer being the second most common cause of cancer death in Canada, doctors say colonoscopies are an important procedure to have when necessary to catch cancer early. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/White Coat, Black Art Source Type: news
'In the prime of my life': Man, 50, with stage 4 lung cancer describes his first symptoms
He had already lost his dad to colon cancer years prior to his diagnosis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Neoadjuvant Therapy Improves Survival in Metastatic Colon Cancer Neoadjuvant Therapy Improves Survival in Metastatic Colon Cancer
Among patients with metastatic colon cancer with liver or lung lesions who received neoadjuvant therapy, survival was longer in comparison with patients who received adjuvant therapy, but only in nonacademic settings.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Exercise Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Even If Patient Is Obese
A new study finds exercise is helpful by reducing inflammation and improving the bacterial communities of the gut's microbiome. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exercise Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Even If Patient Is Obese
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 -- Getting regularly scheduled, moderate physical activity can help extend the lives of people with colon cancer, according to a new study.
Exercise is even helpful for obese cancer patients, reducing inflammation and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 17, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
