USPSTF-recommended screening leads to less cancer burden
Increasing use of recommended screening strategies could reduce the U.S. cancer burden, according to research published November 22 in JAMA Network Open.
A team led by Amy Knudsen, PhD, from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found an increase of 10 percentage points in the uptake of lung, colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screening at their respective starting ages as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) led to decreased cancer deaths. It highlighted that this could help the U.S. achieve the Cancer Moonshot initiative’s goals.
“Achieving these reductions is predicated on ensuri...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties Womens Imaging Breast Imaging Source Type: news
Mystery as fully intact fly is found buzzing around inside a Missouri man's INTESTINES during a routine colonoscopy
The patient, 63, had gone to doctors in Missouri for a colon cancer screening when they made the find. Doctors said it was a 'mystery' how the fly had got there. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pandemic heightened cancer screening disparities in Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated health disparities in breast and colorectal cancer screening, a study published November 20 in JAMA Network Open found.
Researchers led by Aisha Lofters, MD, PhD, from Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, found that the proportion of breast cancer screening use among people living in lower-income neighborhoods and immigrants decreased by nearly 10%. They also reported that people without family physicians had low screening uptake both before and after the pandemic.
“Policymakers should investigate the value of prioritizing and investing in improving access to team-based prim...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 21, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Womens Imaging Breast Source Type: news
Pass the turkey -- and your family health insights -- this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 21, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Risk for CRC Recurrence After Surgery Is Falling Risk for CRC Recurrence After Surgery Is Falling
A marked reduction in colorectal cancer recurrence after surgery has led investigators to wonder whether some patients can skip intensive surveillance afterward.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - November 20, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Heath, X Japan Bassist, Dies at 55
X Japan bassist Hiroshi Morie, better known by his stage name of Heath, died on Oct. 29 after a battle with colorectal cancer, the band said in a statement released on Friday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X Japan’s esteemed bass player Heath after his battle with…#hiroshimorie #heath #xjapans #xjapan #yoshikihayashi #toshimitsu #toshi #elonmusk #wearex #stephenkijak (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heath Dies: X Japan ’s Longtime Bassist Was 55
Heath, the longtime bassist of Japan’s most popular rock group X Japan, has died, the group confirmed today. He was 55. The musician died October 29 of colorectal cancer, according to a statement from the group. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X Japan’s esteemed bass…#xjapan #xjapans #blueblood #artoflife #newyearseve1997 #tokyo #hiroshimorie #amagasaki #osaka #dopeheadz (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heath, Bassist of Rock Band X Japan, Dead at 55
Heath, the bassist of legendary Japanese rock band X Japan, died on Oct. 29 after a battle with colorectal cancer. He was 55 years old. The news of his death was announced in a statement issued by the band on Friday (Nov. 19). “His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year.…#xjapan #heath #dahlia #yoshikihayashi #yoshiki (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Three things to know about colon polyps
A Yale Medicine colorectal surgeon explains what a colon polyp is and what it can tell you about your risk for colorectal cancer. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
F-Hb Concentration at FIT May Help Define Screening Interval F-Hb Concentration at FIT May Help Define Screening Interval
Shorter colorectal cancer screening intervals may be appropriate for patients with higher fecal hemoglobin concentrations on fecal immunochemical testing.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 -- Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), with increased associations for those without colonoscopy screening and with smoking history, according to a study published online Nov. 14... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
People With Diabetes Have a Higher Risk of Colon Cancer People With Diabetes Have a Higher Risk of Colon Cancer
People with diabetes had a 47% increased risk of getting colorectal cancer compared with people without diabetes.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - November 15, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib), FDA Approved for the Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Available at Biologics by McKesson
CARY, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 —Biologics by McKesson, an independent specialty pharmacy specializing in oncology and rare diseases, was selected by Takeda as a specialty pharmacy provider for FRUZAQLATM (fruquintinib). FRUZAQLA, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 8, 2023, is ... (Source: McKesson News)
Source: McKesson News - November 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Government Housing Assistance May Boost Some Cancer Screening
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 -- Receipt of government housing assistance is associated with increased rates of breast cancer (BC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in the American Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
St. Louis startup Geneoscopy, developer of colon cancer test, inks distribution deal
St. Louis gastrointestinal health startup Geneoscopy Inc. has partnered with a major health care diagnostics firm to distribute the screening test for colorectal cancer it soon plans to begin commercializing. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - November 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Nathan Rubbelke Source Type: news
