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

Does Bariatric Surgery Increase or Decrease Cancer Risk? Does Bariatric Surgery Increase or Decrease Cancer Risk?
Bariatric surgery appears to decrease the risk for some cancers but may increase the risk for others, particularly colorectal cancer, a large data review showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - February 26, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Colon Cancer Under 50: Know Your Risks and How to Prevent It
SATURDAY, Feb. 24, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Colon cancer rates are on the rise among young Americans and Americans of color, so much so that the disease is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second most deadly cancer for... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

The Unique Hell of Getting Cancer as a Young Adult
When I got diagnosed with Stage 3b Hodgkin Lymphoma at age 32, it was almost impossible to process. Without a family history or lifestyle risk factors that put cancer on my radar, I stared at the emergency room doctor in utter disbelief when he said the CT scan of my swollen lymph node showed what appeared to be cancer—and lots of it. A few days away from a bucket list trip to Japan, I’d only gone to the emergency room because the antibiotics CityMD prescribed to me when I was sick weren’t working.I didn’t want to be sick in a foreign country. So when the doctor told me of my diagnosis, the  on...
Source: TIME: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Yagoda Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news

Oxaliplatin in Older Adults With Resected Colorectal Cancer? Oxaliplatin in Older Adults With Resected Colorectal Cancer?
Dr David Kerr discusses the use of adjuvant chemotherapy with oxaliplatin to high-risk patients with resected colorectal cancer.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - February 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news

News at a glance: Protecting a queen, cell therapy for solid tumors, and a UV telescope
CONSERVATION U.S. protects iconic marine snail The queen conch, a large marine snail known for its showy shell and delectable flesh, has been added to the U.S. government’s list of species threatened with extinction. Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the species ( Strombus gigas , pictured), which is native to the Caribbean region and grows up to 35 centimeters long, needs protection because populations are sparse, scattered, and heavily overfished. NOAA’s listing decision, issued on 14 February, has no immediate impact but authorizes the age...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 22, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Use of Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions: BRFSS 2012-2020
(Source: CDC Preventing Chronic Disease)
Source: CDC Preventing Chronic Disease - February 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Public Health Source Type: news

Cancer incidence during pandemic lower than expected
Overall cancer incidence in the U.S. was significantly lower than expected during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published February 22 in JAMA Oncology. A team led by Krystle Lang Kuhs, PhD, from the University of Kentucky in Lexington found that cancer incidence from March to December 2020 included 134,395 potentially undiagnosed cancer cases, lower than expected. “These findings identify a substantial deficit of diagnosed cancer cases in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which underscores the need to reengage individuals in recommended cancer screenings and routine he...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties CT Breast Imaging Source Type: news

Intellectual Disabilities Linked With Worse Cancer Survival Intellectual Disabilities Linked With Worse Cancer Survival
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities may be 2.57 times more likely to die of colorectal cancer than those without these disabilities.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

CRC: Troubling Mortality Rates for a Preventable Cancer CRC: Troubling Mortality Rates for a Preventable Cancer
Dr David Johnson comments on the American Cancer Society ' s projections for colorectal cancer in 2024.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Zimbabwe: Colon Cancer Survivor's Tale Proves Disease Is Not a Death Sentence
[The Herald] Dr Talkmore Maruta's personal experience with a colon cancer diagnosis did not signal the end of his life. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 20, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Southern Africa Zimbabwe Source Type: news

Is ChatGPT Reliable for CRC Screening/Surveillance Advice? Is ChatGPT Reliable for CRC Screening/Surveillance Advice?
When put to the test, ChatGPT performed relatively poorly in determining appropriate screening and surveillance recommendations for colorectal cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - February 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Gastroenterologist recommends these four snacks to lower risk of bowel cancer
Four research-backed foods could lower your risk of colon cancer, according to a stomach doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Drug That Treats Cocaine Addiction May Curb Colon Cancer
FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- A drug first developed to treat cocaine addiction might also help slow the spread of advanced colon cancer, a new study suggests.The drug vanoxerine appears to suppress cancer stem cell activity by... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Cleveland Clinic research reveals unique tumor-related bacteria tied to young-onset colorectal cancer
New research from global health system Cleveland Clinic has mapped changes in tumor-related bacteria to uncover potential new strategies to combat the rise of young-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in people under the age of 50. The research reveals differences in tumor-related bacteria associated with young-onset colorectal cancer. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - February 13, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news