This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life
His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cell-Free DNA Test Has 83.1 Percent Sensitivity for Detection of CRC
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- A cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood-based test has sensitivity of 83.1 percent for detection of colorectal cancer and specificity of 89.6 percent for any advanced neoplasia, according to a study published in the March 14 issue of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Multitarget Stool DNA Test Has Higher Sensitivity for CRC Than FIT
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- A next-generation multitarget stool DNA test has higher sensitivity for colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous lesions than fecal immunochemical testing (FIT), according to a study published in the March 14 issue of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 14, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

A Blood Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study published Wednesday, offering a new kind of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths. The test looks for DNA fragments shed by tumor cells and precancerous growths. It’s already for sale in the U.S. for $895, but has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and most insurers do not cover it. The maker of the test, Guardant Health, anticipates an FDA decision this year. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In the study, the test caught 83% of the cancers but very few of the precancerous growths found by colonoscopy, the gold stan...
Source: TIME: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Carla K. Johnson/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news

Man diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 29 fears his 's*** diet' of Subway sandwiches and steaks caused disease that is spiking in young people
Joe Faratzis, now 34 and from Los Angeles , was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in 2019 after spending years suffering from symptoms including a dull pain in his abdomen and detecting specks of blood on his toilet paper. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Colon Cancer Blood Test 83% Accurate in Spotting Tumors
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- An experimental blood test accurately detected colon cancer in more than 8 in 10 people confirmed to have the disease, researchers report. The test— which could be an option for people who want to avoid... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds
At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83% of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.(Image credit: Srinophan69) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Allison Aubrey Source Type: news

Colon Cancer Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gina Kolata Tags: Colon and Colorectal Cancer Tests (Medical) Blood Colonoscopy Preventive Medicine New England Journal of Medicine Research Guardant Health Inc Source Type: news

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, offering a new kind of screening (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer in trial
A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer in average-risk individuals without symptoms accurately detected the malignancy in 83% of people confirmed to have the disease, a study released Wednesday showed. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Junk food lover diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 29 fears his 's*** diet' of Subway sandwiches and steaks caused disease that is spiking in young people
Joe Faratzis, now 34 and from Los Angeles , was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in 2019 after spending years suffering from symptoms including a dull pain in his abdomen and detecting specks of blood on his toilet paper. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Noninvasive Screening Tests Show Promise for Catching Colorectal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Two noninvasive screening tests appeared to be effective in detecting colorectal cancer in an average-risk population, two trials suggested. In the BLUE-C trial, a next-generation multi-target stool DNA test was more likely... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 13, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New Data: How Early Colon Cancer Cells Evade Immune System New Data: How Early Colon Cancer Cells Evade Immune System
A new study reveals how early colorectal cancer cells may hide from the immune system, building on growing and crucial research on cancer immune evasion.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

What's causing colon cancer epidemic in young people? Scientists launch $25m global probe to find the answer
A team of researchers at top universities in the US and UK will receive $25million over five years to investigate the causes of colon cancer in young people. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Long Wait Times Across the Pond
(MedPage Today) -- For Anna Gittins, 3 months would have spelled the difference between life and death. The elementary school principal from Hereford in western England was shocked when she found out she had advanced colorectal cancer in 2022... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 6, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news