Colorectal Cancer Is Rising among Younger Adults. Some States Want to Boost Awareness.
Discusses the rise in colorectal cancer rates and mortality disparities for Black and rural Americans. Highlights efforts by multiple states to increase screening rates including in rural West Virginia. Notes challenges for rural residents such as distance to care and shortages of specialists. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 6, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
More Evidence Linking H. Pylori Infection to Colorectal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- A history of Helicobacter pylori infection had a modest but statistically significant association with an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), including fatal CRC, a large retrospective analysis showed.
Already a causative... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 6, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
I'm a cancer dietitian and these 3 high-fibre breakfasts can help prevent colon cancer - which is killing more young people than ever
Colon cancer rates are soaring, particularly among young people, and the disease is set to become the biggest killer in people under 50 years old by 2030. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I'm a cancer dietitian and these 3 high-fiber breakfasts can help prevent colon cancer - which is killing more young people than ever
A cancer doctor has revealed three high-fiber breakfasts that could help prevent the disease, explaining that fiber is key as it feeds 'good' bacteria in the gut that shield the colon lining. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Additional Benefit Seen for Colonoscopy Versus Sigmoidoscopy
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 -- There may be a limited additional colorectal cancer (CRC) screening benefit for colonoscopy compared with sigmoidoscopy, according to a study published online Feb. 29 in JAMA Network Open.
Frederik E. Juul, M.D., Ph.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Chadwick Boseman's widow warns young people are 'vastly underestimating' their risk of colon cancer, after Black Panther star died from disease at 43
Taylor Simone Ledward-Boseman gave the warning while attending a conference at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fecal Occult Blood Testing Tied to Reduction in Colorectal Cancer Mortality
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 -- Routine screening with fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is associated with a decrease in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open.
Johannes Blom, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 4, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
I'm A Colorectal Cancer Doctor. Here Are 5 Things I'd Never Do.
A gastrointestinal doctor reveals the mistakes you should avoid if you want to lower your risk of colon cancer. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Europe Cancer Diagnostics Market Sees Promising Growth Amid Rising Demand for Precision Diagnostics - Forecasts to 2031
DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Europe Cancer Diagnostics Market by Product (IVD [Microarray, Immunoassay, PCR, Sequencing], Imaging [CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound]), Cancer Type (Breast, Lung, Colon, Prostate), and End User (Hospital, Imaging Center, Pharmaceutical) -... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SVY MRR Source Type: news
Global Cancer/Tumor Profiling Market Research Report 2023-2030: Multi-Omics Tumor Profiling Advances Fuel Developments, Rising Personalized Medicine Trends Driving Growth
DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cancer/Tumor Profiling Market by Biomarker Type (Genetic, Protein) Technology (NGS, PCR, ISH, IHC) Cancer Type (Breast, Lung, Colorectal, Prostate, Leukemia) Application (Clinical, Research) End User (Pharma, Academic, CRO) - Global Forecast to... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: MRR Source Type: news
Low-Dose Aspirin Associated With Reduced CRC Risk Low-Dose Aspirin Associated With Reduced CRC Risk
A Norwegian nationwide study revealed that the impact of low-dose aspirin use was greatest for metastatic colorectal cancer and increased with a longer duration of use.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Tumor Microbiome Differs in Young- vs Average-Onset CRC Tumor Microbiome Differs in Young- vs Average-Onset CRC
Specific microbes may distinguish the pathogenesis of young-onset colorectal cancer and serve as preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic targets.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
March 2024
Battling Bites : Blocking Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Diabetes Drug May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
The Persistence of Plastics : Can Tiny Plastic Pieces Affect Our Health?
Osteoporosis in Men
Endometriosis (Source: NIH News in Health)
Source: NIH News in Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Population-Based Evidence That Screening for CRC Reduces Risk of Cancer Death
(MedPage Today) -- Mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC) decreased significantly in patients who were offered early screening with fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), a large prospective cohort study showed.
Cancer-specific mortality decreased... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - February 27, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Junk Food Ups Colon Cancer Risk, But Most Americans Don't Know It
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 -- Junk food increases people ’s risk of colon cancer, as well as alcohol, lack of exercise and obesity.Unfortunately, many Americans don’t know about these risk factors for colon cancer, a new survey has found.Colon and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news