New blood-based test could detect all lung cancer types
A chest X-ray showing a tumor in the lung. [Image from Wikipedia]Exact Sciences and the Mayo Clinic recently collaborated on a blood-based lung cancer test that researchers say has shown high accuracy for detecting all stages of lung cancer.
“These results reveal an opportunity to detect lung cancer from a simple blood draw,” said Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences, in a news release. “Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic is efficiently identifying biomarkers for additional cancer applications on the same technology platform as Cologuard.”
Exact Sciences (Madison, Wis.) currently offers a non-invasiv...
Source: Mass Device - March 7, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Danielle Kirsh Tags: Biotech Oncology Research & Development American Association for Cancer Research Exact Sciences lung cancer Mayo Clinic MedTech Source Type: news
Lifestyle choices condition colon and rectal cancer risk more than genetics
(IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute) Researchers from IDIBELL have issued the first predictive risk model of colon and rectal cancer based on Spanish data that combines genetic and lifestyle information. Their work highlights the importance of improving lifestyle to reduce the risk of colon cancer and suggests to fine tune the current screening method by combining lifestyle and genetic information. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 7, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Early vs Late Closure of Ileostomy in Rectal Cancer Patients Early vs Late Closure of Ileostomy in Rectal Cancer Patients
Dr Lowenfels comments on a study, published in Annals of Surgery, that examined whether the early closure of a diverting ileostomy in patients with rectal cancer in beneficial.Medscape General Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Viewpoint Source Type: news
Colorectal Cancer Rates Are Rising Sharply Among Young Americans
This study didn’t measure why colorectal cancer was rising in younger people, but the scientists did dive into past research on the subject to came up with a few theories.
Colorectal cancer risk is linked to excess body weight, cigarette smoking and the consumption of lots of alcohol and highly processed meat. At the same time, eating little fiber and a sedentary lifestyle are also linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
While it’s true that younger generations smoke and drink less than baby boomers, they also weigh more, and at younger ages. This prolonged obesity could be a clue, Siegel and her co...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colorectal cancer cases in young adults on the rise
Younger Americans are now facing a higher risk of getting colon and rectal cancer, according to a new study. New cases are striking adults in their 20s and 30s, while cases among Americans 55 and older are declining. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colon and Rectal Cancers Rising in Young People
Scientists are reporting a sharp rise in colorectal cancers in adults as young as their 20s and 30s, though the reasons are unclear. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Colon and Colorectal Cancer Age, Chronological Tests (Medical) Source Type: news
Born in the '90s? Your colon cancer risk could be rising
Colon and rectal cancer rates are rising sharply for Americans under 55, according to a study published today. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Born in the '90s? Your risk for colon cancer is up
Colon and rectal cancer rates are rising sharply for Americans under 55, despite progress made for older adults. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colorectal cancer rates rising sharply among Gen X and millennials
Rates of colon and rectal cancer, which overall have been declining for decades in the United States, are instead rising sharply among young and middle-aged adults, according to a new study that startled researchers and is sparking questions about whether screening should start earlier than age 50. The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of the […]Related:Childhood cancer survivors benefit from reduced radiation treatmentCDC biosafety lab air hoses were not certified for breathable airThese 12 superbugs pose the greatest threat to human health, WHO says (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - February 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colon Cancer on the Rise Among Gen Xers, Millennials
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2017 -- Americans in their early 50s and younger -- Gen Xers and millennials -- are experiencing significant increases in colon and rectal cancer, a new study reports.
And this may portend an overall increase in colon and rectal... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 28, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Study finds colorectal cancer rates have risen dramatically in Gen X and millennials
(American Cancer Society) ACS investigators find that compared to people born around 1950, when colorectal cancer risk was lowest, those born in 1990 have double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the risk of rectal cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 28, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Open Surgery May Be Better in Some With Rectal Cancer Open Surgery May Be Better in Some With Rectal Cancer
Pooled data suggests that incomplete rectal tumor resection is significantly more likely following a laparoscopic than an open surgical approach, according to French researchers.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
ASTRO updates guidelines on painful bone metastases
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ASTRO releases updated rectal cancer treatment guide (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 14, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
New method reduces adverse effects of rectal cancer treatment
Short-course preoperative radiotherapy combined with delayed surgery reduces the adverse side-effects of rectal cancer surgery without compromising its efficacy, report scientists. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 10, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
New method reduces adverse effects of rectal cancer treatment
(Karolinska Institutet) A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that short-course preoperative radiotherapy combined with delayed surgery reduces the adverse side-effects of rectal cancer surgery without compromising its efficacy. The results are presented in the journal The Lancet Oncology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 10, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
