Tag: Cancer: Colon
Improved Survival for Certain Cancers With Low-Dose Aspirin
Improved odds seen for patients with colon, prostate, or breast tumors, but research isn't definitive
AACR: Cologuard Can Detect CRC in Previously Unscreened Patients
Cologuard may help spot tumors, but colonoscopy still preferred option
USPSTF: Aspirin Recommended for Some Aged 50 to 69 Years
Benefits for primary prevention of CVD, CRC for certain adults aged 50 to 69 years
Elderly With Advanced CRC Often Get Costly, Unnecessary Tx
Medications come with many side effects, may add only one month to survival, researchers say
Prostate Cancer Tied to Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk
Risk highest for rectal cancer among prostate cancer patients treated with radiation
Rate of Missed Adenomas >5 mm Similarly Low for BBPS 2, 3
Significantly higher rate of missed adenomas in colon segments with Boston Bowel Prep Scale score of 1
Considerable Global Variation in Colorectal Cancer Incidence
Rates still increasing in low- and middle-income countries; highest rates in highly developed countries
Consistent CRC Detection Seen for Fecal Immunochemical Tests
Effectiveness of the test varies between 73 and 78 percent in years two through four
About 1 in 7 Colorectal Cancer Patients Younger Than 50
And younger patients more likely to have advanced-stage cancer
ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Jan. 21-23
The ASCO 2016 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 12th annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium was held from Jan. 21 to...
