Aspirin and omega-3 reduce pre-cancerous bowel polyps
(University of Leeds) Both aspirin and a purified omega-3, called EPA, reduce the number of pre-cancerous polyps in patients found to be at high risk of developing bowel cancer, according to new research. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 19, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Artificial intelligence could help doctors identify hard-to-spot colon polyps
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How AI could help doctors identify hard-to-spot colon polyps
"Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. but colonoscopies have been found to reduce the risk of death from the disease by 70 percent or more by detecting cancer early. But doctors don ’t always find every polyp.
As a gastroenterologist, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook knows all too well that colon polyps can be tough to spot. But a new high-tech tool may be able to help doctors spot them. " (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Precision medicine is not enough: Moving towards precision surveillance
(Regenstrief Institute) The interval at which an individual undergoes a repeat colonoscopy because of previous pre-cancerous polyps -- a practice known as 'surveillance' -- should be tailored to the individual and not simply be determined by the results of prior colonoscopies, according to Regenstrief Institute research scientist Thomas Imperiale, M.D. In a American Journal of Gastroenterology editorial he calls for 'precision surveillance,' a phrase he has coined to echo the personalized, targeted focus of precision medicine and application of these concepts to colon cancer screening and surveillance. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 7, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Higher CRC Risks in Black Americans Not Related to Biology Higher CRC Risks in Black Americans Not Related to Biology
The overall prevalence of advanced, precancerous polyps does not differ with race, but uniform screening guidelines could still leave many at increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Saving my life – Mel ’ s story
Hi, I am a 55yr old woman who had been through peri-menopause and not had a period for 18mths. Then in the beginning of July 18 I noticed my breasts felt larger and really very sensitive. In August I had a period which I thought strange so went to GP.
I was told not to worry but as there was a slight chance this could mean cancer I would be seen within 2wks at hospital. I tried not to worry and got my appt with the gynaecologist. He did a hysteroscopy and found a polyp which he said looked benign but needed to be sent for tests.
I later received a phone call from a gynaecologist nurse telling me that I had pre-cancerous ce...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - November 5, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories rectocele Source Type: news
Saving my life – Mel ’ s story
Hi, I am a 55yr old woman who had been through peri-menopause and not had a period for 18mths. Then in the beginning of July 18 I noticed my breasts felt larger and really very sensitive. In August I had a period which I thought strange so went to GP.
I was told not to worry but as there was a slight chance this could mean cancer I would be seen within 2wks at hospital. I tried not to worry and got my appt with the gynaecologist. He did a hysteroscopy and found a polyp which he said looked benign but needed to be sent for tests.
I later received a phone call from a gynaecologist nurse telling me that I had pre-cancerous ce...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - November 5, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories rectocele Source Type: news
Racial differences in colorectal cancer incidence not due to biology
(Regenstrief Institute) A systematic review and meta-analysis from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine has found that, in spite of the higher incidence and death rate of colorectal cancer in blacks, no difference exists in the overall prevalence of advanced, precancerous polyps between average-risk blacks and whites who underwent a screening colonoscopy. These findings suggest that the age at which to begin screening need not differ based on race, provided all other factors -- access to screening, in particular -- are similar. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - October 23, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
AI colonoscopies may produce smarter results, doctors say
New test uses artificial intelligence to spot polyps, where all colorectal cancers begin. Doctors hope the technology will help save lives. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - October 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AI colonoscopies may produce smarter results, save lives, doctors say
New test uses artificial intelligence to spot polyps, where all colorectal cancers begin. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - October 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctors Using Artificial Intelligence To Make Colonoscopies More Accurate
BOSTON (CBS) – Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States and now doctors in California are using artificial intelligence to make colonoscopies more accurate and help save lives.
AI colonoscopies would not replace routine colonoscopies, which most people need to get every 10 years starting at age 45 or 50 depending on whom you ask, but this new technology can help doctors identify polyps that they might otherwise miss. Polyps are growths that can turn into cancer but if removed early can prevent cancer from growing.
The artificial intelligence uses an algorithm, analyzing 98 images ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Watch Listen AI colonoscopy Cancer Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news
Nine ways research could save the NHS money
This highlight provides nine treatments and initiatives that are cost effective for the NHS including weight loss surgery, misaligned shoulder fractures, rotavirus vaccine, public health interventions, oxygen levels for acute bronchiolitis in children, routine replacement of intravenous cannulae, behavioural activation, oral surgery in primary care, and uterine polyps. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - October 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ACG: Focus on the Practical at Annual Meeting
(MedPage Today) -- Topics will range from gluten contamination to artificial intelligence for polyp detection (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 5, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
My cancer and hysterectomy – Yovnne ’ s story
I went through the menopause 15 years ago, and suddenly started to experience a very slight bloody discharge in the mornings when I relieved myself. I also experienced extreme exhaustion. I did not want to do anything, and had to drag myself out to work, and even to meet up with friends.
When I went to my GP I was immediately referred for an ultrasound, and it was discovered that the lining of the womb was considerably thicker than was expected for someone with my history. I then had a hysteroscopy as an outpatient, which failed as I found it so painful. I was put at my ease after feeling I had failed to cope with the pain...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 24, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health cancer hysterectomy stories uterine cancer Source Type: news
