Tag: Cancer: Rectal
CRC in Patients Under 50 Often Caused by Genetic Mutations
One in six diagnosed under 50 have at least one gene mutation that ups risk of cancer
Cytotoxic T-Cells Can Induce Metastatic CRC Regression
Regression of tumors reported after administration of cytotoxic T-cells targeting mutant KRAS G12D
Meta-Analysis: Statins Cut Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenoma
In meta-analysis, statin use linked to reduced risk of advanced, but not any colorectal adenoma
Immune Response May Be Key to Chemopreventive Effect of Aspirin
Link seen for colorectal tumors with low levels of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes
CRC Detected After Colonoscopy Often Located in Proximal Colon
Tumors more likely to have DNA mismatch repair deficiency, less likely to be metastatic
Review: Colon Capsule Endoscopy Accurate in Polyp Detection
Second-generation CCE has high sensitivity and specificity for polyps >6 mm and >10 mm
Advantages of FIT As CRC Screening Method Discussed
FIT has several advantages over gFOBT, but practical concerns should be considered
Men With Genetic Risk of CRC May Lower Risk Via Healthy Lifestyle
Adopting healthy lifestyle can cut 25-year risk for the disease from 29 to 13 percent
Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Up Risk of Mortality in CRC
Obese patients with metabolic syndrome have increased risk of all-cause, CRC-related death
AAFP Downgrades USPSTF CRC Screening Recommendation
AAFP recommends fecal immunochemical tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy
