Cancers, Especially Gastro Tumors, Are Rising Among Americans Under 50
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 -- Breast, colon and pancreatic cancer rates are increasing at concerning rates among America ' s young adults, a new study finds.
Breast cancer accounted for the most cases in adults under 50 between 2010 and 2019, but... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 advances in cancer treatment
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: In the past year, several family members have been diagnosed with various types of cancer, including leukemia, melanoma, breast cancer and colon cancer. In talking about treatments, it seems as if there is more available today than in the past. Can you share some of the advances in cancer care? What should I know as far as my risk for cancer? ANSWER: Although the rate of cancer diagnosis has fallen slightly post-COVID-19, cancer remains… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 15, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Findings of IDEA Collaboration Have Influenced Prescribing Patterns
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 -- Changes in prescribing patterns for resected stage III colon cancer have been observed since the abstract presentation of the IDEA collaboration in June 2017, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Breathing Dirty Air Raises Odds for Wide Range of Cancers
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 -- New research links air pollution to a variety of cancers, not just lung cancer.
Long-term exposure to fine-particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may also increase the risk of developing colon,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
GI Troubles Can Persist for Years in Women Who Survive Colon Cancer
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 -- Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.
Roughly eight years after... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
The seven factors that raise your risk of colorectal cancer if you're under 50, according to major study - and THESE are the hotspots for the disease
Researchers at the University of Indiana analyzed the medical records of 3,000 men aged 35 to 49 years - a fifth of whom were diagnosed with colon cancer - and found seven risk factors. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surgery May Help Advanced Cancer Patients With Obstructed Bowel
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 -- Malignant bowel blockages are common in patients who have advanced abdominal tumors, especially cancers of the ovaries or colon, and a new clinical trial suggests surgery should be offered to them sooner rather than... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Reducing your risk of lung cancer
World Lung Cancer Day will be observed Tuesday, Aug. 1, which makes this a good time to learn more about reducing your risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. More than 238,000 people in the U.S. will be… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 28, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Lack of Medicare coverage for screening CT colonography affects uptake
The lack of Medicare coverage for screening CT colonography appears to affec...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Is CTC being used effectively for colon cancer screening?
AI detects diabetes on abdominal CT performed for CTC screening (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 19, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Brigham Researchers Engineer Nanostructures to Enhance the Immune System ’s Ability to Combat Cancer
Important step achieved as stable and potent immune therapy delivery system eradicates tumors in mouse models of melanoma, colon, and breast cancer, while preventing the formation of future tumors (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - July 17, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Does Aspartame Cause Cancer or Is It Safe to Consume? What to Know About the Sweetener
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities.
The differing results of the coordinated reviews were released early Friday. One came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a special branch of the WHO. The other report was from an expert panel selected by WHO and another U.N. group, the Food and Agriculture Organization.
The Lyon, Franc...
Source: TIME: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Cheng and Jonel Aleccia / AP Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition wire Source Type: news
Does Aspartame Cause Cancer or Is It Safe to Consume? The Latest Evidence About the Artificial Sweetener
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities.
The differing results of the coordinated reviews were released early Friday. One came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a special branch of the WHO. The other report was from an expert panel selected by WHO and another U.N. group, the Food and Agriculture Organization.
The Lyon, Franc...
Source: TIME: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Cheng and Jonel Aleccia / AP Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition wire Source Type: news
Brisk Walking: No-Cost Option to Improve Cancer Outcomes Brisk Walking: No-Cost Option to Improve Cancer Outcomes
Maurie Markman, MD, discusses a recent paper describing the benefits of walking in patients with stage III colon cancer.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - July 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Health Care Heroes: Dr. Rachel Issaka, Fred Hutch
During her medical residency at Northwestern in Chicago, gastroenterologist Rachel Issaka got different reactions when she asked patients to get screened for colon cancer: white patients in a downtown clinic said yes; Black patients in a southside clinic said no. That ’s when she decided to dedicate her career improving colorectal cancer outcomes in racial/ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - July 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Brooke Strickland Source Type: news
Colon Cancer in People Under 45
Colorectal cancer is on the rise among people younger than 50. Mark Lewis, MD talks about why, what signs to watch for, and what you can do to reduce your odds. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
