Trial Suggests Optimal Approach to Unresectable CRC Liver Mets
(MedPage Today) -- For patients with initially unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases, FOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab (Avastin) was the "preferred" systemic induction regimen for those with a right-sided or RAS- or BRAF V600E-mutated primary... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - June 21, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Every health screening test you need in your 30s, 40s, and 50s
You’ve heard the adage “screening saves lives” and you’ve probably undergone—or had your doctor recommend—a range of routine screenings from diabetes and depression to cervical and colorectal cancer. These screenings are in addition to regular blood pressure and cholesterol screenings that are…#soendapnorman #dukeprimarycare #screenings #tinaannthompson #matthewbonzelet #washingtonuniversity #saintlouis #healthcare #blood #uspstf (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hard Sell: What's Really Driving Low CRC Screening Rates? Hard Sell: What's Really Driving Low CRC Screening Rates?
Multiple factors impact colorectal cancer screening rates, but psychological barriers may lie at the core of many people ' s hesitancy. Personalized outreach strategies could help boost participation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - June 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Detection of Colon Cancer Recurrences by GPs vs Surgeons Detection of Colon Cancer Recurrences by GPs vs Surgeons
Is colon cancer recurrence more likely to be detected during follow-up provided by general practitioners or surgeons?Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

My IBS turned out to be colorectal cancer - here are the symptoms I ignored
Bri Mahon, from Newport Beach, California, went viral on TikTok after detailing the colon cancer symptoms that led to her diagnosis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Are these two foods behind the epidemic of colon cancer in young people?
A new study presented by researchers at Cleveland Clinic examined metabolites and suggested that red meat and sugar could be to blame for the rising rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Researchers point to red meat and sugar as culprits behind disease spike among people under 50
A new study presented by researchers at Cleveland Clinic examined metabolites and suggested that red meat and sugar could be to blame for the rising rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Genetic Counseling Enhances Patient Empowerment in fCRC Genetic Counseling Enhances Patient Empowerment in fCRC
Genetic counseling for patients with familial colorectal cancer provides significant improvement in feelings of empowerment and mental health, results of the first randomized controlled trial show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - June 14, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Offering Blood Test Ups CRC Screening Offering Blood Test Ups CRC Screening
However, getting patients who screen positive for colorectal cancer on a blood test to follow up with a diagnostic colonoscopy is still a challenge, researchers find.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - June 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Doubling Up on FIT Testing Catches More Colorectal Cancers
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 -- A double fecal immunochemical test (FIT) improves sensitivity and cuts the number of missed colorectal cancers, according to a study published online in the April issue of the British Journal of Surgery. Adam Gerrard,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

I had colon cancer at 27. These are the symptoms to watch out for
Vanessa Mendico, now 29, described herself as a 'super fit' person who exercised five or six times a week. But when blood appeared in her stool, doctors diagnosed her with stage three cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What IS causing the mystery uptick in colon cancer among under-40s?
Colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger adults are becoming increasingly common, but doctors are still trying to determine why. Some factors include obesity and overuse of antibiotics. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Promising vaccine could treat two deadliest and fastest-rising forms of cancer, early study shows
A phase 1, first-in-human trial showed that an off-the-shelf vaccine lowered the risk of relapse in patients with colon and pancreatic cancer. It does this by attacking the KRAS mutation in the cancers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Changing Trends in Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is on the rise in youger people and in women. Here's what signs to look for and what age to screen. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news