4 Cancer Screening Tests for Men
By Stacy SimonCelebrate the fathers in your life this June by encouraging them to protect their health by getting up to date on cancer screening tests. Screening tests look for cancer before a person has any signs or symptoms.Regular screenings can catch some cancers early, when they’re small, have not spread, and are easier to treat.With colon cancer, some screening tests can even help prevent cancer from developing in the first place.Colon cancerMen should start screening at age 50, or earlier if they have a family history of colon or rectal cancer or colon problems that raise their risk.Some screening tests can fi...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - June 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Prevention/Early Detection Prostate Cancer Colon/Rectum Cancer Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell Skin Cancer - Melanoma Source Type: news
Endoscopic Resection of Large Colorectal PolypsEndoscopic Resection of Large Colorectal Polyps
Does this study tell us anything new about the efficacy and safety of endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps? Gut (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
EndoChoice wins FDA 510(k) for Orca endoscope valves, announces multi-product launches
EndoChoice said it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its Orca sterile, single-use air, water and suction valves designed for Olympus 160, 180 and 190 flexible endoscopes, and announced the launch of its 3rd-gen Fuse endoscopy system and RescueNet retrieval device.
With the clearance for the Orca valves, as well as previous regulatory wins, EndoChoice will begin sales and distribution in the U.S., European Union and other select markets, Alpharetta, Ga.-based EndoChoice said.
“EndoChoice has been dedicated to improving the standard of care for infection control since 2010, when it launched the Compliance EndoKit, the fir...
Source: Mass Device - May 23, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: 510(k) Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory/Compliance EndoChoice Source Type: news
Hologic launches new MyoSure Reach device
Hologic (NSDQ:HOLX) said today it is launching the MyoSure Reach device, designed to manage hard-to-Reach uterine pathology to access the upper third of the uterine cavity.
The addition is an expansion of its already released MyoSure gynecological surgical products, the Marlborough, Mass.-based company said. The MyoSure tissue removal system is designed for the removal of polyps and fibroids which can cause abnormal uterine bleeding.
“The ability to remove hard-to-reach intrauterine pathology is an important enhancement for the MyoSure system, and it demonstrates Hologic’s dedication to women’s health. T...
Source: Mass Device - May 11, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Women's Health Hologic Inc. Source Type: news
Optimal timing of CRC postop colonoscopy studied
LOS ANGELES – The detection rate of significant polyps was highest for the first postoperative surveillance colonoscopies performed at 1 year following curative resection for colorectal cancer,... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - May 10, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Cancer Screening Tests All Women Should Know About
By Stacy Simon Along with giving Mother's Day gifts and sending greetings this year, encourage the moms in your life to get up to date on cancer screening tests. Screening tests look for cancer before a person has any signs or symptoms. Regular screenings can catch some cancers early, when they’re small, have not spread, and are easier to treat. With cervical and colon cancers, these tests can even prevent cancer from developing in the first place. Sweeten the deal by offering to help your mom schedule her screening, drive her to and from appointments, and keep her company in the waiting room. These are the American ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Prevention/Early Detection Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Endometrial Cancer Colon/Rectum Cancer Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann ’ s story
I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena coil was inserted. I had awful side effects, vaginal pain and discharge, I begged for its removal, it took a year of arguing w...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann ’ s story
I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena coil was inserted. I had awful side effects, vaginal pain and discharge, I begged for its removal, it took a year of arguing w...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann ’ s story
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I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann ’ s story
I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena coil was inserted. I had awful side effects, vaginal pain and discharge, I begged for its removal, it took a year of arguing w...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann’s story
The post The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann’s story appeared first on Hysterectomy Association.
I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis Source Type: news
Colon Cancer Screening: What Are the Options?
By Stacy Simon No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, or the bowel prep that goes with it. But colon screening – testing to look for cancer before symptoms start – helps saves lives. Screening can find colon cancer early when it’s small and easier to treat, or even prevent it altogether. Colonoscopy, however, is just one of many tests that can be used to look for colon cancer. And doctors and researchers continue to develop new ones. Stool DNA test RESOURCES: How the American Cancer Society Fights Colon CancerColon Cancer Stories of Hope American Cancer Society screening guideline...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - March 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Colon/Rectum Cancer Prevention/Early Detection Source Type: news
Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colon Cancer
By Stacy Simon Colon cancer is one of the more common cancers in the US. About 1 in 20 Americans will develop colon cancer at some point during their lifetime. But there are things you can do to help lower your colon cancer risk. Here are 6 ways to help protect your colon health. Get screened for colon cancer. Screenings are tests that look for cancer before signs and symptoms develop. Colon screenings can often find growths called polyps that can be removed before they turn into cancer. These tests also can find colon cancer earlier, when treatments are more likely to be successful. The American Cancer Society recomm...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - March 7, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Colon/Rectum Cancer Source Type: news
The Diminutive Colon PolypThe Diminutive Colon Polyp
Is complete resection of diminutive polyps recommended? Current Opinion in Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Colorectal cancer patients need colonoscopy after cancer resection
(American Gastroenterological Association) It is critically important that colorectal cancer patients undergo colonoscopy after surgery to ensure that they do not have a second colon cancer, and to find and remove any additional polyps. According to new recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, the evidence shows that post-operative colonoscopy is associated with improved overall survival for colorectal cancer patients. Between 0.7 and 7 percent of colorectal cancer patients have a second, concurrent cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
