Tag: Cancer: Colon
Waiting 10 Months for Colonoscopy May Raise CRC Risk
After positive FIT result, colonoscopy at 10 months also tied to more advanced disease
Rates of Colorectal CA Screening Lower for Adults With Disabilities
Transportation issues, lack of awareness, other barriers may be at issue
Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Risk of Colorectal Adenomas
Medications that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researchers say
Mortality Risk Impacts Colon CA Screening in Dialysis Patients
Higher rate of screening among patients most likely to receive a transplant
Cancer Screening Remains Below Healthy People 2020 Targets
From 2000 to 2015, increases in CRC screening use, but not in breast, cervical cancer screening
Colorectal Cancer Rates, Mortality Down in Americans Aged ≥50
Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend
CRC Incidence on the Rise Among Younger Americans
Rates of rectal cancer have been rising longer and faster than colon cancer
Guideline Issued on Molecular Biomarkers for CRC Tissues
21 guideline statements developed, including 8 recommendations, 10 consensus opinions
Metabolic Sx May Up CRC Risk Even in Healthy-Weight Women
Metabolically unhealthy women have higher risk of colorectal cancer, researchers say
Chemo May Be Overused in Younger Patients With Colon CA
Researchers find treatment often isn't beneficial