Intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer
Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer. This involves delivering electron beam radiation directly to the tumour during surgery. The aim is to stop the cancer from coming back and spreading further. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cancer epidemic in young people laid bare: Colorectal cancer cases in under-40s DOUBLED by 2030
Experts believe colorectal cancer in young people will double by 2030 and be the number one cancer killer in patients under 50. Dr Christopher Lieu (right) said 'this is a humongous issue.' (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Woman waited one year for cancer diagnosis after doctors failed to spot 'red flag' signs
Charlie Puplett, from Yeovil, Somerset, whose GP failed to pick up her colon cancer signs for a year, had to undergo an emergency surgery. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctors failed to spot cancer 'red flags' - report
Charlie Puplett first went to her GP with common signs of colon cancer, but was not diagnosed for a year. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news